February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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TheMrWobbly wrote: »I'm fascinated by all the options you guys listen to whilst you run. I just listen to the voices in my head.
I don't usually listen to podcasts when I run, only if it's a very short one. Podcasts are for commuting and for hiding behind in my very noisy open plan office! When I run, I listen to Zombies, Run!, which is tremendous fun!
I also listen to Zombies, Run! but it is getting annoying because I've been done and I just listen to the same stuff over and over again to get supplies and materials.0 -
@avidkeo - Sorry about Elton. Do they automatically transfer your tickets to the January concert or refund the money and you have to start all over?
@autumnblade75 - I don't think it matters much if you rearrange the plan to better fit your life. I did that all the time. Mostly just need to get in the requisite miles and rest days.
@johnisrunning and @Camaramandy648 - we used to love going to NYC when our daughter was younger. We had a great friend who knew so much about the architecture and the history and we would always walk around different parts of the city with him. Also all the good places to eat! We would wait in line at TKTS to get off price theater tickets and I have walked and run in Central Park. It is a really great, fun city!
@Scott6255 - you and I have similar heart rates. Mine is a touch lower at resting but I can't get it to 150 either.
I agree that the most important thing is to track your resting HR (an indication of recovery) and average and max HRs over time. You will see where you typically are and know if your body needs more rest, is struggling or maybe you are coming down with something. It can also alert you if there is something wrong.
I listen to music when I run and have a pretty extensive running playlist that I like. I use Spotify, love it and have never had an issue with it. I did get premium when it was $0.99 for the year and it still is... Also I don't download to my watch I connect and listen from my phone so that may be why I have no issues.
Time for a monthly question - What is your all time favorite place that you have run?
Mine is the National Mall in Washington DC followed closely by Fort Mason up to and over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco!
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@avidkeo - Sorry about Elton. Do they automatically transfer your tickets to the January concert or refund the money and you have to start all over?
@autumnblade75 - I don't think it matters much if you rearrange the plan to better fit your life. I did that all the time. Mostly just need to get in the requisite miles and rest days.
@johnisrunning and @Camaramandy648 - we used to love going to NYC when our daughter was younger. We had a great friend who knew so much about the architecture and the history and we would always walk around different parts of the city with him. Also all the good places to eat! We would wait in line at TKTS to get off price theater tickets and I have walked and run in Central Park. It is a really great, fun city!
@Scott6255 - you and I have similar heart rates. Mine is a touch lower at resting but I can't get it to 150 either.
I agree that the most important thing is to track your resting HR (an indication of recovery) and average and max HRs over time. You will see where you typically are and know if your body needs more rest, is struggling or maybe you are coming down with something. It can also alert you if there is something wrong.
I listen to music when I run and have a pretty extensive running playlist that I like. I use Spotify, love it and have never had an issue with it. I did get premium when it was $0.99 for the year and it still is... Also I don't download to my watch I connect and listen from my phone so that may be why I have no issues.
Time for a monthly question - What is your all time favorite place that you have run?
Mine is the National Mall in Washington DC followed closely by Fort Mason up to and over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco!
0.99c! Woah! It's like $15nzd so around 10usd for a month here!
I also hope Elton is OK. Absolutely rather he cancel and get better than push through. Fortunately we keep the tickets, they just transfer to the new date, so I'll be hanging out for another year!
Excellent monthly question. I love running the walkway here in NP. It's a treat when I get to.2 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@Avidkeo I never liked spotify. I've only tried it for mysic but it was awful and didn't work well much of the time. One of the podcasts I listen to went exclusive to Spotify and fans are pretty split on if they will listen.
I am not getting another app (and a bad one at that) for one podcast. I already have everything set up how I want on Stitcher. I've been using them since the beginning when it was like Stitcher, Apple or Google. So needless to say I'm no longer listening to that podcast lom
That's disappointing. I'm not sure I like how Spotify run their business model. It feels a bit all or nothing. And agreed the app is awful. Shame about losing a favourite podcast. I'm one who gets fairly attached and actually support a few of my favourites on patreon - only at low levels mind lol.0 -
@johnisrunning
I love NYC probably because my son lives there! He went to college there and stayed. I told him to join a running group and train for a race so he might meet some running buddies or perhaps a girl. 😉. He runs along the Hudson as he lives on Wall st. I have run in the park on a Sunday and it was packed - never felt alone. So beautiful!
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I thought I'd take the dog for a short run as a warm up to my weights. Well, she was not into it and we did .8. Yup. 🤣
@Avidkeo The spotify exclusive one has a patreon. For $10/month I could get their RSS feed but that's a little steep for me right now.1 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »TheMrWobbly wrote: »I'm fascinated by all the options you guys listen to whilst you run. I just listen to the voices in my head.
I don't usually listen to podcasts when I run, only if it's a very short one. Podcasts are for commuting and for hiding behind in my very noisy open plan office! When I run, I listen to Zombies, Run!, which is tremendous fun!
I also listen to Zombies, Run! but it is getting annoying because I've been done and I just listen to the same stuff over and over again to get supplies and materials.
Same here. I have done the "New Adventures" but I don't like them as much as the original story. I am really ready for season 9.
For rhe monthly question: I haven't run in many different places so I guess my favorite so far was in Colorado last May when we were on vacation. It wasn't a race, but it was my first out of state run and the mountains were a really pretty place to run.3 -
@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.
Favorite places I have run: I also really enjoyed the National Mall in DC, and I always love when I run in Scottsdale AZ in March when I go for a conference. It's such a treat to have warm weather and such different scenery. Running by the ocean is my favorite though, anytime I've had an opportunity to do that I have loved it.
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
Today didn't really go to plan in most ways. I was late getting to the gym tonight so only had time for a short warmup before my mace class. I was not very energetic for either thing.
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Well, long time no see, y’all.
That darn wagon certainly chucked me a long ways this time.... maybe down a cliff or something? I’m not really sure. Based on stats, I haven’t even caught a glimpse of the wagon since August, and I remember it being more like May or June. And, there was apparently a limit to how long I felt like I should be reading/contributing without even an attempt at running.
But, I officially have seen the wagon long enough I started glancing at this thread again. And started back with C25K, because what else does one do when they haven’t ran in 6+ months??..... and when one is attempting to run at a higher weight than one has ever done before. Ugh.
But, I officially put miles on the board last month. And I’ve doubled that this month. Most of the miles have been dreadmill miles.... because the non dreadmill miles might have been considered ice skating rather than “wogging”. And, if my klutzy butt was to fall, we would most certainly break something... so inside we went.
And although I had to slow my pace a bit to ensure success, my “wog” intervals included 5 minute run intervals today. So, I think that is a reasonable milestone to rejoin the world. So, here I am.
Mostly my goal has been to “do something” and “eat less stupid stuff.” Even if the do something is JUST a romwod. But, in the spirit of doing something, and doing better.... I think a stretch goal for the month would be to hit 25 miles of intentional run/walk/wog/whatever.16 -
Well, long time no see, y’all.
That darn wagon certainly chucked me a long ways this time.... maybe down a cliff or something? I’m not really sure. Based on stats, I haven’t even caught a glimpse of the wagon since August, and I remember it being more like May or June. And, there was apparently a limit to how long I felt like I should be reading/contributing without even an attempt at running.
But, I officially have seen the wagon long enough I started glancing at this thread again. And started back with C25K, because what else does one do when they haven’t ran in 6+ months??..... and when one is attempting to run at a higher weight than one has ever done before. Ugh.
But, I officially put miles on the board last month. And I’ve doubled that this month. Most of the miles have been dreadmill miles.... because the non dreadmill miles might have been considered ice skating rather than “wogging”. And, if my klutzy butt was to fall, we would most certainly break something... so inside we went.
And although I had to slow my pace a bit to ensure success, my “wog” intervals included 5 minute run intervals today. So, I think that is a reasonable milestone to rejoin the world. So, here I am.
Mostly my goal has been to “do something” and “eat less stupid stuff.” Even if the do something is JUST a romwod. But, in the spirit of doing something, and doing better.... I think a stretch goal for the month would be to hit 25 miles of intentional run/walk/wog/whatever.
Hugs that was me about 3 months ago. Infact I think i described it as falling off the wagon, having the wagon run over me then roll off down the road. But now I'm on a 61 day run streak and have lost 4kg in that time as well, so welcome back and you have totally got this!8 -
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
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