February 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Husband's dad runs the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon every year and this year is the 40th anniversary. He wants to run it with his dad this year (October) but he wants to take the baby. I can't leave because my 13 year-old can't miss school. I told him no. Baby, biggest momma's boy ever on a plane without me. No. Several states away. No. Then I realized/remembered that he didn't object profusely when I took little guy several states away on a plane for 2 1/2 weeks last summer. I'm torn, conflicted. What would you do? Am I being irrational or completely rational?
@LoveyChar I think you should let him do it. A race with his dad? Heck yes!! I'm all for experiences. You never know how much time you have left with someone special so if there's an opportunity like this, he should take it. Memories like those are what we keep the rest of our lives.
Besides, if the baby has issues on the plane, that for him to deal with. They'll both survive the ordeal.
From a mums perspective, how old is baby? Are you still breastfeeding or is he taking bottles/food? If not breastfeeding then yes let hubby take him! It will be really good for you to have a break - my kids are 5 and 3 and I would have definitely let them go with hubby like that as soon as I stopped breastfeeding (mostly because pumping is a Pita).
What are your actual concerns0 -
Guys, I ran 12.6k! My last long run a couple of weeks ago was 11 and I just managed that. Today not only did thr 13 feel relatively easy, I only stopped because I wanted a short cool Down walk, and my phone was digging intoy ribcage and I'd finally had enough.
It felt so good. I started about 9:10am. It was overcast but so calm. No wind. And not hot at all. I wore my crop top because last time I wore a tank I got hot and it annoyed me. It was sopping wet by the end but I was comfortable the whole time. I had my giant jelly beans and ate one every 3k, and took water when ever I needed it. I did kinda wish I had a isotonic drink toward the end, I definitely felt like I was starting to lack salt, so I'm going to have to investigate having a small drink bottle for that in the future. Anything over 12k, I definitely notice the need for that sort of thing.
Running gear!
Beach View at start
Me after getting home. Whew!
Now I'm going to lay around till about 2 when I have to get ready for work.
Oh and an icecream after the run was my choice. Specifically a chocolate covered cookies and cream icecream. Sooooo good!
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Welcome back @7lenny7. You've been missed!
Hey there @Elise4270 good to see you too!
(I mean REALLY see you. Nice xrays) 😋
@LoveyChar I would let him go. It will be good for him (and give you a break too)2 -
@MegaMooseEsq Sorry you've been sick. I hope you feel better soon!!!
@rheddmobile An extra rest day was probably wise. I like that you celebrated by walking the trail. That mud looks tough.
@7lenny7 I remember you talking about that race now. Looks interesting. Not sure it is something I would ever do, but hope you have fun!
@LoveyChar I agree with @7lenny7 . You should let him do it. That time with his dad is something he'll always remember. Not being to do it may be something he would always remember to, and not in a good way. Also, I think the fact that you are rethinking it, means you already know what the right thing is.
Great run @Avidkeo !5 -
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
02/26/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 89.3/ 100 mile goal
For sanity purposes, I set up a run date with a friend this afternoon. So even though I have 8 billion things to do, I left work a little early and took advantage of the 40 degree weather and chance to vent with an understanding friend. It was worth it.
I've read and distributed likes and hugs. Sorry not to comment more. Good to see some people checking in - @Elise4270 and @7lenny7 good to see you.5 -
My next race is coming up in 2.5 weeks. I've mentioned it before but was AWOL from here when I actually signed up. Well, I'm now signed up for the Sandlot Marathon, a marathon on a baseball diamond. Just 384.55 laps around the bases. It's not for everyone. The absurdity of the race is what appeals to me. That and that fact that I'll know half the people there.
This would be a great race for @AlphaHowls .
Here's a great video about the race from the local TV station.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FYM2ZInFf8
*dew claws up*
Aye, I read about it when you posted about it previously. It would be great for me if I had time to travel.4 -
@7lenny7 Good to hear from you! I love that you are doing the Sandlot Marathon, I have read about it before and thought only true insane people would do it. So, I guess that means you!4
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So, nothing real eventful tonight, other than a possessed/ malfunctioning treadmill meant I had a bit of extra walk/ recovery time in the middle of my run. I tried to trouble shoot the issue, and final resorted to the only electronics cure I know- turned it off and back on again... and did second half on the other treadmill. Which also means I’m not entirely sure on time or mileage.... other than I think I did my first sub 15 minute mile of the current reboot/regroup. Which gives me hope.
So, extrapolating from known factors, I THINK I did 2.3 today for 23/25 maybe. Which means I have 3 days to hit my goal. And although I feel for those missing goal for the first time.... if I pull it off in the next three days, it may be my first time HITTING my set goal in my long but intermittent history of being on the thread.... if it’s not the first, i can count the other occurrences on one hand. So, hopefully I find that to be motivating.
I did follow my intuition and get new shoes while I was in a real town over the weekend, and that was totally the right call, even if my budget disagrees. So it was first real run in the new shoes. If for some reason I am falling short of goal.... I may add my shoe testing mileage just to hit the darn thing for occasion.
And although @7lenny7 is doing something nearly as crazy... the thing I’ve seen lately that totally put @alphahowls on my mind, was something on a quarantined Chinese runner doing 50k/31 miles via laps in his living room..... y’all are nuts, but I love ya and appreciate you anyways!9 -
Hey welcome back @7lenny7! That race is nuts but I am sure you will have a blast running it!
@elise4270 - what is a THR?
@loveychar - I agree with everyone else that you should let your husband take the little one to the race with him and his grandfather - what an awesome thing that would be - all 3 of them in the race together!
Thanks for the well wishes for Hobbes. He is doing a bit better, even perked up a bit to play this afternoon. I did make him go for a walk this morning figuring it would be good for him to get out and smell all the smells.
Recovery foods - when it is hot as is has been the last couple of days here (expecting to hit 90F tomorrow) I love just cutting up an orange and eating it. Sometimes just off the tree and sometimes chilled in the fridge. I am also a big proponent of chocolate milk although I make mine with Starbucks mocha powder which is actually just really dark chocolate powder and sugar. Sometimes I even add a bit of coffee to make it a really chocolaty mocha.9 -
Recovery foods - when it is hot as is has been the last couple of days here (expecting to hit 90F tomorrow) I love just cutting up an orange and eating it. Sometimes just off the tree and sometimes chilled in the fridge. I am also a big proponent of chocolate milk although I make mine with Starbucks mocha powder which is actually just really dark chocolate powder and sugar. Sometimes I even add a bit of coffee to make it a really chocolaty mocha.
I made a chocolate ‘let’s call it a recovery’ drink after my run-bootcamp-run this morning. 60g of chocolate ice cream, 120mls of milk, a shot of coffee, all whizzed together to a creamy foamy deliciousness. Went from shattered to feeling fab in a matter of minutes. And only 200cal. Will definitely be doing it again!11 -
I'm still not feeling great. Biked to the school with kiddo, planning to go on to the store... and had to speed back home because someone went to school without taking their bookbag. So I "counted" the second trip to school/store, and figure a 15-minute bike ride is enough for the day. My daily goal from yesterday at least through Sunday is 2000 non-junk calories (plus eat back any workout calories) and to get some rest and get back to feeling good. It's kind of fun
Suunto updated their app, and now I have this cool visual of my weekly/monthly training. I actually like it better than the Strava version of this, because here I can see all three sports equally in one screen, instead of having to select one main sport at a time. Cool.
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It's 1130pm. Just got home from work. Sitting in my spa under the milky-way. It's beautiful.
Just thought I'd share. Good night!12 -
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From my phone. Looks better in high res sadly. If you are on your phone, long press and open in its own tab. You get a better pic
I needed it. Knee was a bit tender after being on my feet all day. Now I think i can sleep5 -
welcome back @7lenny7
i would let him go @LoveyChar These are things that make memories for later.
glad hobbs is perking up @shanaber
might try to do a couple of miles tonight. but we are doing partner aerial plus my normal teaching plus training plus tweaked my back last night in class.
what partner aerial looks like in spoiler
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Thank you for the responses, everyone and like @7lenny7 said, he'll survive the plane and all of it. Truth is, though, we were talking about everything last night and right now he's supposed to be running two miles and he can't even truly run two miles. He has to walk/run so he's not even sure he could run a full in 7 months. His plan is one year long but he said he found a plan to speed up the training process so he would be ready. If he does get ready in time, he'll go and take little guy with him. Time for him to get disciplined and determined of he's going to do more than talk about it, I guess.
@Avidkeo I stopped 6 months ago. He's slept with me every single night of his life, though. I told husband he needs to lay down with him at night until he falls asleep because he shouldn't be screaming his sweet little head off, so so wrong. It's little worries like that...and I don't really think he'd let him scream but I still have anxieties.
@mbaker566 Aeriel yoga makes me think of Cirque du Soleil. It's lovely, very artistic.
I have been such a slacker, not running much, overeating. Today I'm on track. It's Thursday, February 27th and I'm on track. I hope everyone has a lovely day...I hope everyone is hitting their goals and if not, striving counts for a lot...
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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
2-20 7k moderate + yoga
2-21 rest
2-22 7k moderate + yoga
2-23 7k threshold
2-24 11k slow + resistance bands
2-25 rest + yoga
2-26 7k moderate
2-27 7k snowy + yoga
February Total: 160.2k
February Goal: 140k
January Total: 161k
Snowy, windy, and mid 20s F this morning. Footing was bad, so just concentrated on not falling and/or tweaking something.
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 -
Husband's dad runs the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon every year and this year is the 40th anniversary. He wants to run it with his dad this year (October) but he wants to take the baby. I can't leave because my 13 year-old can't miss school. I told him no. Baby, biggest momma's boy ever on a plane without me. No. Several states away. No. Then I realized/remembered that he didn't object profusely when I took little guy several states away on a plane for 2 1/2 weeks last summer. I'm torn, conflicted. What would you do? Am I being irrational or completely rational?
@LoveyChar let him go. I let my son go to Alabama and Washington. Hardest thing ever but it’s so good for them to get out in the world and learn that there is so much more than what they see every day. You’ll regret it later (i think) if you don’t let him have this.
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Your husband can get ready for the race. My plan was from zero to marathon ready in six months!3 -
And although @7lenny7 is doing something nearly as crazy... the thing I’ve seen lately that totally put @alphahowls on my mind, was something on a quarantined Chinese runner doing 50k/31 miles via laps in his living room..... y’all are nuts, but I love ya and appreciate you anyways!
Yeah.. and then another dude did 100km in his hallway. But rest assured, most of us are just sitting around getting fat.
@7lenny7 welcome back!13 -
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
2/20: 3m
2/21: 2m
2/22: 5m
2/23: 7.5m
2/25: 3m
2/26: 6m
2/27: 3.5m
It's looking like another weekend of great weather here. The temperatures dipped this week, but I'll take it if we can have consistently warmer weekends.3
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