March 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

kgirlhart

Way to go @eleanorhawkins!

polskagirl01

Race report for "I ran it anyway" half marathon with @eleanorhawkins
BTW big CONGRATULATIONS for finishing the distance on a treadmill!

Last night there was a late entry into the race, a 9-year-old pacer who would be on his bike. I wasn't sure if this was going to be a good thing or not, but emphasized that he needed to be ok with my slow pace, and that it was like a race, so there would be no stopping for breaks unless he got ahead of me. We woke up early and drove to the lake. Took a start line selfie, checked our backpacks, counted down to 8:15 and started out. We had two short out and backs, and then went around the lake. It was cloudy but a very nice day. We saw a few people out exercising or fishing, and there were several large swans on the lake. I pushed the pace enough that it was hard, but not quite race pace. Towards the end I did speed up a bit and my "pacer" had gone on ahead and was waiting to take my picture at the finish line. Except he missed the picture and made me run back in again, LOL.

So I got 1st place runner (2nd place if you include the cyclist), and since in this race, open and age group placements double, 1st in my age group as well! YEAH!!!!

pictures are in opposite order, from the end of the race to the beginning

March goal 100 miles (stretch goal 200 km)

kgirlhart

Great "race" @polskagirl01!

PastorVincent

Well done @polskagirl01!

Tramboman

Way to go, @polskagirl01 !!!

quilteryoyo

Love the race report @eleanorhawkins . Great job and congratulations on your 2nd place and AG wins!

quilteryoyo

WTG @polskagirl01 ! Looks like a great place for a run. Congratulations on AG win AND 1st place overall!

Scott6255

@polskagirl01 @eleanorhawkins @Tramboman @Teresa502 @Duck_Puddle (and anyone else I missed):
Great job on your races!!!!!!!!!! Very inspirational that you completed these on your own!

@PastorVincent thanks for the audible link. That will be a nice way to pass the time during this lockdown

hamsterwheel6

Scott6255 wrote: »

@polskagirl01 @eleanorhawkins @Tramboman @Teresa502 @Duck_Puddle (and anyone else I missed):
Great job on your races!!!!!!!!!! Very inspirational that you completed these on your own!

@PastorVincent thanks for the audible link. That will be a nice way to pass the time during this lockdown

All this!

hamsterwheel6

Rest day today. Looking forward to doing my own virtual hot chocolate run tomorrow. Should I should I not wear the bib, lol

rheddmobile

Way to go @polska_girl and @eleanorhawkins ! Congrats on your AG wins!

My races finally cancelled today, I’m amazed they held out this long.

LoveyChar

@Duck_Puddle @polskagirl01 @eleanorhawkins @teresa502 Way to keep a positive outlook and keep the running spirit alive! Cute pictures @polskagirl01 & @Duck_Puddle !

janejellyroll

hamsterwheel6 wrote: »

Rest day today. Looking forward to doing my own virtual hot chocolate run tomorrow. Should I should I not wear the bib, lol

I would wear the bib. I always get a little boost from pinning one on!

LoveyChar

Husband liked my bread, big bonus since he's so picky!

We now have Disney Plus and looking forward to lots of Disney movies! We're seriously home bodies, anyway, so no reason for me to complain about anything and even if we weren't...still no great reason at the moment that I can think of.

Dog killed two baby bunnies in our backyard. Husband dug a grave and daughter made a pink cross for Hoppy and a blue one for Peter. Some prayers will be said over their bodies and they'll be laid to rest this evening. Preventative measures are being taken to protect our bunnies from our crazy canine; she is being supervised on potty breaks as she is not to be trusted with baby bunnies as snacks.

4 miles today, wanted to run longer but have to be mindful that husband is in board meetings all day every Friday, except today they're via Skype from home. So I squeezed a run in on his break. Tomorrow I'm getting a long, hard pavement pounding in.

hamsterwheel6

janejellyroll wrote: »

hamsterwheel6 wrote: »

Rest day today. Looking forward to doing my own virtual hot chocolate run tomorrow. Should I should I not wear the bib, lol

I would wear the bib. I always get a little boost from pinning one on!

OK! Good point!

quilteryoyo

@hamsterwheel6 Yes. Wear the bib!

@LoveyChar My dog has killed baby bunnies too. The worst was when I had her on leash. She paused to sniff some tall grass. I saw a slight movement and before I could react, she had already caught the rabbit and killed it. There was nothing I could do, so I just let her have it. Glad you got out for a run. Enjoy tomorrow's pavement pounding.

noblsheep

0321-8k, total-55k goal-100k

A shortish run before breakfast. First short sleeved run of the year!

Still a bit chilly to be honest. Got some funny looks. Felt tired throughout, probably because of my allergies, but fine otherwise.

Yesterday I went to my first face to face meeting with clients since January. Everyone sat a meter apart and wore masks. It would've been funny if it hadn't felt so surreal. Stay safe everybody.

katharmonic

@eleanorhawkins and @polskagirl01 big congratulations on your ran it anyway race! Great work doing it on a treadmill @eleanorhawkins - that's some major fortitude. Love your pacer @polskagirl01 and great job pushing through it. I'm impressed with you both for completing the distance on your own!

Good luck with your virtual hot chocolate race tomorrow @hamsterwheel6. Yes, wear your bib!

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 4.1
03/02/20 :::: 3.9 :::: 8.0
03/03/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 11.0
03/04/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 14.3
03/05/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 19.4
03/06/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 22.5
03/07/20 :::: 2.3 :::: 24.8
03/08/20 :::: 1.3 :::: 26.1
03/09/20 :::: 4.3 :::: 30.5
03/10/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 32.5
03/11/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 34.0
03/12/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 35.5
03/13/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 37.1
03/14/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 40.3
03/15/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 47.3
03/16/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 49.5
03/17/20 :::: 3.9 :::: 53.4
03/18/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 57.5
03/19/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 60.2
03/20/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 61.8

I worked all day again, longer than I thought. I was dressed to run at any point, and figured I'd go out mid-afternoon, but things took longer and then it started pouring for a while. I lamented the lack of treadmill access but the rain passed. When I finally got out just after 5, it was still saying it was 55 degrees out, but it was the chilliest 55 degrees. I was tired and just wanted to be done with the day and have some wine, so I did a minimum run.

I feel like all I do is complain and I know we are all in the same boat, so...I'm just going to finish that glass of wine and head to bed early. Wishing everyone a good night and a self and healthy weekend, hopefully with some running!

Avidkeo

@polskagirl you are also amazing!

To everyone getting out and running their races anyway, you I inspire me!

Our cases have jumped to 52 today, 2 of those are community spread, rather than people coming back from overseas with it, so it's only a matter of time before we are in complete lock down. They have released a 4 level alert system, we are level 2. I predict 100 cases by Monday, and level 3, which will involve schools closing etc. Will see. Hopefully I'm wrong, but once it's out in the community... I really like that they have released this. It gives more of a structured method to things, and we all know what's going to happen.

I am on call this weekend, I had two calls last night so am shattered. Still didy 8k training run though, figured tomorrow will be worse.

One thing I did realise is that in the lock downs, domestic travel will be restricted. So unless something major goes well, I'm confident that not only will my Marathon in July be cancelled, even if it were on I won't be allowed to travel anyway. So I'm planning on emulating you guys. We have an amazing foreshore walkway. I'm not sure how long it is but I think if I do 2 put and backs thats 42k. So planning on still doing the marathon, just at home. Because you lot have inspired me!

ETA I looked it up, its 12.7k, so yep I was right! Wonder if I can convince someone to man an aid station at the halfway point, so every 6k I can get some drink...

Camaramandy648

*sigh* Arkansas has 100 cases now.

I was supposed to be flying out to see my brother tomorrow and while I accept that I can’t, it’s still just such a sucker punch.

Gyms closed today. And all dine-in eating is banned. Walmart is only open until 8:30.

Sent one of our staff home today. She keeps coming to work sick and today she was vomiting. She is 22. Makes sense that she thinks that as long as she is fine, everything is fine....

Because the other office person is 65 and a smoker and has respiratory problems, she decided to isolate for six weeks because of the 22 year old.

I am the only one left. Remember I was worried because my hours got cut? Well. Now I have enough work to last at least a while and I am grateful.

I hope I get to run tomorrow. The parks and trails are empty - even the dog park. I will make a new routine for myself and find some virtual races and draw my finish line with sidewalk chalk if i have to