March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    I’m so sorry to everyone whose plans have been thrown off by coronavirus. We’ve had the anticipated postponement of the London marathon today, and all premier league football matches suspended for a couple of weeks. But schools still open and no bans on large gatherings as yet. I have a severely disabled niece with respiratory issues and parents in their seventies and we definitely have at least one case within the community at the school where I teach. I’m actually feeling quite on edge, and a run this morning helped take my mind off things at least.

    Seems everyone just has to ride this out. Not the best start to the weekend though.

    March goal: 36 miles
    March total: 29.8 miles

    2/3: 3.3 m
    3/3: 3.3 m
    4/3: 3.3m
    5/3: 3.3m
    6/3: 3.3m
    9/3: 3.3m
    11/3: 3.3m
    12/3: 3.3m
    13/3: 3.3m

    February total: 17.8m
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @LoveyChar haha YES Madison and Christina will be up all night which may turn out to be a parenting fail....

    @Faebert for those reasons - the people we care about - I understand how serious the situation is. If the kids' dad was vulnerable, exposed, etc., or if ANYONE there were, I would get it. But nobody is. He's just using this as an excuse to dip out on his parental responsibilities.
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    Just found out I am in the same boat as everyone else. My races tomorrow were changed to Virtual instead of being canceled outright. I need to go to the running store and pick up my medal tomorrow since I already have my packet. I am kind of dreading my run tomorrow now since I need to go out on my own now and plan out a route.
    My son's school was canceled for the next 3 weeks but they will be doing online learning instead. So he isn't happy and I am being encouraged to work from home as much as possible so not sure how that will go with him home with me LOL.
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    The Shamrock Shuffle was canceled. I wore the shirt today - I had my packet mailed this year. They're issuing refunds, but I don't expect the packet mailing fee to be refunded. I feel conflicted about race shirts for races I didn't run. Or didn't run the full distance I signed on for, even - like the technical trail marathon in Las Vegas that I lost track of the markings and stumbled back into the aid station from an unexpected direction, and DNF. I estimate that I ran about 11 miles of that, and they had a 5k option, so I should have "earned" the right to wear the shirt. The shirt from the marathon in Alaska is also wrong. I noticed shortly after the race that I had been given a shirt for the Half Marathon, and went back to exchange it, but somehow still wound up with a shirt that now proclaims me to have run the Marathon Relay. I didn't notice THAT until the next day, at which point I emailed the race director, and have not, to this day, gotten a reply (I sent another few emails when I got home - to no avail.) That one, I'm disgusted with and don't wear at all. Other races, where I've paid for registration, but then had to DNS, I didn't bother to pick up the packet. If I won't wear the shirt, I don't want it in the collection. But I *paid* for it. I'm too cheap to be wasting money like that.

    The marathon hasn't canceled, yet, but we're still 7 weeks out. I don't expect this to be over, so it's probably as good as canceled. The registration and hotel were my husband's Christmas present to me this year. I feel like that's pretty supportive. He doesn't run. I asked if he knows what the hotel's cancellation policy is, but he hasn't checked. We've got other things going on taking priority. I didn't run today because I was busy taking 2 of the cats to the vet for their annual rabies shot, while the roofers were doing a complete teardown and reshingle. They also installed some vents and chimney-boxes and removed a satellite dish from a previous homeowner. I am surprised that they managed all of that in a single day. But they were in and out and it wasn't conducive to a treadmill run, even if I wasn't trying to keep the dog calm... Looks like I'll have all day tomorrow, though.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    Hugs everyone!

    I think @ContraryMaryMary will agree when I say we are started to feel very isolated down here. Seeing everyone go into lock down, yet we continue as normal. One advantage of a small population and and easy boarders to close I think? We've been very blaise but it won't take long to change that. So while our government has technically been slow to respond, I think if they had to they would go all out. We've already banned flights from China, Italy and Spain I believe. Also we are going into flu season so I think everyone are hoping that we get lucky.

    I do worry a bit about goods, being such a small country, we do rely on imports. It's going to get harder to get things soon.

    Also I feel envious of people who work from home, as frustrating as that is. I don't have that option, xray machines aren't that portable. It's going to get very interesting at work I think if we do start having cases. Anyone who unknowingly comes in contact with a pt may have to self isolate for 14 days, meaning we will get severely short staffed. It's a little chaotic as we don't really have clear guidelines in place. And NZ doesn't test everyone, only people at risk, but then we don't test for the flu either.

    I went and did my 11.5k run this morning. Nice and gentle. Now with the kids at the local bike track again. Enjoying the last of summer
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    March goal: get back to running 2-3 days per week. 5K April 25th.

    3/3 - Ran 1.76 miles (total run: 1.76 miles)
    3/4 - Walk 3.3 miles (total walk: 3.3 miles)
    3/5 - R 1.8 miles (total run: 3.56 miles)
    3/7 - Stationary bike for 20 mins - - - Week 1: Goal accomplished
    3/10 - R 2.01 miles (total run: 5.57 miles)
    3/11 - W 4.01 miles (total walk: 7.31 miles)
    3/13 - R 1.76 miles (total run: 7.33 miles)

    Have been using Hal Higon's running plans for a while, usually I just look them up & type them into my Google calander. However, after @Avidkeo said something about downloading the app, I thought "Hmmmmm...that might be easier?" Interesting thing, the app & the computer plans are different. (I'm cheap, I have the free app) Was "supposed" to run yesterday, but my day got busy, so I did it today instead. Another run planned for tomorrow, but we'll see. My right ankle has been sore for a while, but after today's run, it is even more so. I've had my TENS unit on, see how it is in the am.

    It really beggers the mind how the whole country is shutting down for This-That-Shall-not-be-Named. Just saw a story on the news on "How to Properly Clean your Cell Phone". During a video for another story there was a girl wearing a face mask using hand sanitizer....WHILE WEARING GLOVES.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,451 Member
    @ContraryMaryMary Good luck on your race tomorrow!

    Sorry for all of the new race cancellations. Hugs to everyone who needs them.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,451 Member
    Great pictures @shanaber . Hobbes expression is priceless.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    dreamer12151 wrote: »
    March goal: get back to running 2-3 days per week. 5K April 25th.

    3/3 - Ran 1.76 miles (total run: 1.76 miles)
    3/4 - Walk 3.3 miles (total walk: 3.3 miles)
    3/5 - R 1.8 miles (total run: 3.56 miles)
    3/7 - Stationary bike for 20 mins - - - Week 1: Goal accomplished
    3/10 - R 2.01 miles (total run: 5.57 miles)
    3/11 - W 4.01 miles (total walk: 7.31 miles)
    3/13 - R 1.76 miles (total run: 7.33 miles)

    Have been using Hal Higon's running plans for a while, usually I just look them up & type them into my Google calander. However, after @Avidkeo said something about downloading the app, I thought "Hmmmmm...that might be easier?" Interesting thing, the app & the computer plans are different. (I'm cheap, I have the free app) Was "supposed" to run yesterday, but my day got busy, so I did it today instead. Another run planned for tomorrow, but we'll see. My right ankle has been sore for a while, but after today's run, it is even more so. I've had my TENS unit on, see how it is in the am.

    It really beggers the mind how the whole country is shutting down for This-That-Shall-not-be-Named. Just saw a story on the news on "How to Properly Clean your Cell Phone". During a video for another story there was a girl wearing a face mask using hand sanitizer....WHILE WEARING GLOVES.

    This is actually a legitimate practice in hospitals. We do it to sanitise our gloves while working in a patients room, usually to clean equipment, before removing the gloves.

    @dreamer12151 I did not know that! I'm only using the free app, too cheap to pay for it. I like how it will adapt as I go - apparently
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    dreamer12151 wrote: »
    Have been using Hal Higon's running plans for a while, usually I just look them up & type them into my Google calander. However, after @Avidkeo said something about downloading the app, I thought "Hmmmmm...that might be easier?"
    I screen-shot the whole plan and then check off the days as I go. Used to print them out, but now just use the edit-photo function and keep it on the phone.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    Wow....I haven't checked in in a while because I am still in denial at being "hobbled" from running or walking for 8-10 weeks. I had 500 notifications. Mostly from a Corona Virus thread that has been interesting.

    I am so so sorry for all of the cancelled races, etc. Hope you all can still train and enjoy the sport without the races for a while. <3

    That is why I loved running....I am an outdoor person vs. a gym person, but would go to get some weight training in. Now I have to hop on a bike or rower. The funny thing….biking and rowing is not weight bearing like running or walking. I obviously need weight bearing exercise to keep my bone density. Kinda a catch 22 if you ask me!

    Haven't figured out the swimming thing yet. Don't know if they will at some point shut down our gym since it’s at a small club with some older folks that should not be exposed to Covid 19. We shall see.

    @LoveyChar I was at HEB yesterday. OMG....people were going crazy and the lines looked like Thanksgiving Wednesday. Needed to buy some basics since my daughter is coming home since her spring break trip was canceled and they have 2 weeks of break until they cancel school all together (and graduation etc which I am expecting will happen.) Total bummer.

    _______________________
    March – Sidelined Boo!!!!
    Race: Cap 10K ATX - April 5th

    3/1 -7 miles - ouch😆
    3/2 -Yoga
    3/3 -Strength training/cycle
    3/4 – Cardio Medley – Rower,Stairstepper,Bike,Elliptical
    3/5 – 6 mile walk
    3/6 – Strength/PT circuit, cycle
    3/7 – 2.7 mile walk/ Power Yoga
    3/8 – 6.1 mile walk, very slow pace
    3/9-3/12 - Denied, Moped, complained,
    3/13 – Cycled for 50 minutes, slow pace
    3/14 – Going to try a Peloton at their store

    Total Run/Walk Mileage: 21.8
    Total Bike/Row Minutes: 50 min.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @eleanorhawkins Yikes. Did they say for how long? Good that you have access to the dreadmill. I think I would go crazy if I couldn't do some form of exercise. I need to keep flattening my belly while flattening the curve! Hang in there! <3
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    bearly63 wrote: »
    @eleanorhawkins Yikes. Did they say for how long? Good that you have access to the dreadmill. I think I would go crazy if I couldn't do some form of exercise. I need to keep flattening my belly while flattening the curve! Hang in there! <3

    15 days initially but I imagine it will be longer.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @skippygirlsmom - we've missed you too! Glad to have you back and looking forward to hearing about you and the SkippyGirl's adventures!

    @eleanorhawkins - I'm still wondering if you couldn't get out for a run in early morning when no one else is about. Kind of like what @noblsheep did. Would they arrest you?

    Sent my husband to the grocery store this morning. Hope they have potatoes. I read on a post somewhere that potatoes are now the latest item on short supply and I need some for a dinner tomorrow with family.
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    I thought I had become a jogger... all of a sudden I had a weird feeling, and shortly after that, came up on something that I realized was a person, knelt down and bent over forwards laying there a little ways off the path. But then he moved, and I realized he was digging a hole in the ground. I decided it would be best to keep moving.

    It sounds like you were a jogger @polskagirl01 you just didn't see the one being buried!!!
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    dreamer12151 wrote: »
    March goal: get back to running 2-3 days per week. 5K April 25th.

    3/3 - Ran 1.76 miles (total run: 1.76 miles)
    3/4 - Walk 3.3 miles (total walk: 3.3 miles)
    3/5 - R 1.8 miles (total run: 3.56 miles)
    3/7 - Stationary bike for 20 mins - - - Week 1: Goal accomplished
    3/10 - R 2.01 miles (total run: 5.57 miles)
    3/11 - W 4.01 miles (total walk: 7.31 miles)
    3/13 - R 1.76 miles (total run: 7.33 miles)

    Have been using Hal Higon's running plans for a while, usually I just look them up & type them into my Google calander. However, after @Avidkeo said something about downloading the app, I thought "Hmmmmm...that might be easier?" Interesting thing, the app & the computer plans are different. (I'm cheap, I have the free app) Was "supposed" to run yesterday, but my day got busy, so I did it today instead. Another run planned for tomorrow, but we'll see. My right ankle has been sore for a while, but after today's run, it is even more so. I've had my TENS unit on, see how it is in the am.

    It really beggers the mind how the whole country is shutting down for This-That-Shall-not-be-Named. Just saw a story on the news on "How to Properly Clean your Cell Phone". During a video for another story there was a girl wearing a face mask using hand sanitizer....WHILE WEARING GLOVES.

    This is actually a legitimate practice in hospitals. We do it to sanitise our gloves while working in a patients room, usually to clean equipment, before removing the gloves.

    @dreamer12151 I did not know that! I'm only using the free app, too cheap to pay for it. I like how it will adapt as I go - apparently

    If it were a video in a medical setting, I would understand. However, it looked like she was in a public setting, airport or such.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    TheMrWobbly wrote: »
    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    I thought I had become a jogger... all of a sudden I had a weird feeling, and shortly after that, came up on something that I realized was a person, knelt down and bent over forwards laying there a little ways off the path. But then he moved, and I realized he was digging a hole in the ground. I decided it would be best to keep moving.

    It sounds like you were a jogger @polskagirl01 you just didn't see the one being buried!!!

    Nope, didn't see it! I'm only a jogger if I find the body!

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