April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
Elise4270
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It's time for the APRIL 2020 Running Challenge!
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the March 2020 Running Challenge which can be found at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787092/march-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until April 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
If you need a little extra motivation this April, join RTE for a FREE virtual challenge!
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the March 2020 Running Challenge which can be found at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787092/march-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until April 1, 2020 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges:https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody elses Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
If you need a little extra motivation this April, join RTE for a FREE virtual challenge!
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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I'm in for 150 miles.3
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I’m in for as many kilometres as I can get!7
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OMG, I'm on the first page? Thanks, @Elise4270 for getting it set up.
I'm planning on keeping up with my March plan: running 2-3 times a week and completing my now virtual 5K on April 25th. Already got the kit from Virtual Race Series, "Rescue Paws". Donation to the ASPCA in memory of my girl, Emma.5 -
I'm upping my game from 100 miles to 120 miles for April. Working at home should free up some commute time - no excuses!5
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40 miles for me
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Thank you, @Elise4270 .
I'm in for 170k again.6 -
Thanks @Elise4270
In for 100 again, maybe more cause stay at home order just put in place for us as of tomorrow.
Means more time to run I guess. We'll see how this all plays out.
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Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
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First page woo hooo!
I think 160k for me. Definitely going to be 150 because I've signed up for that in another challenge!
Oh and to continue training for the marathon with Hal lol5 -
100 miles (baseline goal) or 200k (stretch goal)
Did we lose the MobyCarp quote in the intro, or did I scroll too fast? Let's put one in next time!4 -
Thanks, @Elise4270.
Should have some more time to run this month, so I'll up my game to a conservative 60 miles.
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polskagirl01 wrote: »100 miles (baseline goal) or 200k (stretch goal)
Did we lose the MobyCarp quote in the intro, or did I scroll too fast? Let's put one in next time!
I’m not sure if there was one or not. I did copy, paste, update, post so if it was there it should be. It is possible I did/didn’t do something and lost it. I’d love to see some posts from Kevin and Dennis in the intro. They were/are a source of great inspiration to this group for a long time. Maybe we can work on that this month.6 -
I am in of course 3
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I'm in. I will have to look and see what my plan is for April.4
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
Argh! Isn't that frustrating? I usually like to have the whole training plan typed into my Google calender so I can plan and shift if I need to. And because I've been going faster then the scheduled pace, I've been marked down in my score. I'm currently being rated a "C", "so far, your overall discipline has been below average."4 -
I just got word that my May races were cancelled, and right now my husband and I are limited to running in our own neighborhood which means no speedwork (sidewalks are bad) and limited trails. So my goal for April is just to keep running and to treat every running day as a gift. Hoping to make 50 miles with stretch goal of 60.
I’m thinking we may run a virtual 5k sometime this month. Not sure where though, since we can’t really push our pace here. It may end up being a really slow race.8 -
I'm in for 60!3
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dreamer12151 wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
Argh! Isn't that frustrating? I usually like to have the whole training plan typed into my Google calender so I can plan and shift if I need to. And because I've been going faster then the scheduled pace, I've been marked down in my score. I'm currently being rated a "C", "so far, your overall discipline has been below average."
@dreamer12151 if it's the Run with Hal mobile app you're using, I just discovered (bored, fiddling with it) that if you press the pink down arrow underneath the days of the week near the top it opens up a calendar and you can see the distances on it!
So having said that, I added my numbers up and it came to 144km for April.7 -
eleanorhawkins wrote: »dreamer12151 wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
Argh! Isn't that frustrating? I usually like to have the whole training plan typed into my Google calender so I can plan and shift if I need to. And because I've been going faster then the scheduled pace, I've been marked down in my score. I'm currently being rated a "C", "so far, your overall discipline has been below average."
@dreamer12151 if it's the Run with Hal mobile app you're using, I just discovered (bored, fiddling with it) that if you press the pink down arrow underneath the days of the week near the top it opens up a calendar and you can see the distances on it!
So having said that, I added my numbers up and it came to 144km for April.
That's handy!
I'm 149.5 so going to have to add 0.5k somewhere to make that an even 150.
And OMG ill be 1.2k shy of HM distance at the end of April lol. Have a long run of 20k! And that's just a training run!
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eleanorhawkins wrote: »dreamer12151 wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
Argh! Isn't that frustrating? I usually like to have the whole training plan typed into my Google calender so I can plan and shift if I need to. And because I've been going faster then the scheduled pace, I've been marked down in my score. I'm currently being rated a "C", "so far, your overall discipline has been below average."
@dreamer12151 if it's the Run with Hal mobile app you're using, I just discovered (bored, fiddling with it) that if you press the pink down arrow underneath the days of the week near the top it opens up a calendar and you can see the distances on it!
So having said that, I added my numbers up and it came to 144km for April.
That's handy!
I'm 149.5 so going to have to add 0.5k somewhere to make that an even 150.
And OMG ill be 1.2k shy of HM distance at the end of April lol. Have a long run of 20k! And that's just a training run!
When training for a full marathon... the half will become just another run. 5 -
rheddmobile wrote: »I just got word that my May races were cancelled, and right now my husband and I are limited to running in our own neighborhood which means no speedwork (sidewalks are bad) and limited trails. So my goal for April is just to keep running and to treat every running day as a gift. Hoping to make 50 miles with stretch goal of 60.
I’m thinking we may run a virtual 5k sometime this month. Not sure where though, since we can’t really push our pace here. It may end up being a really slow race.
Yeah right now I am taking the stance that I will not look at any race before AUGUST. Good news is that is when my 50k is so there is a chance for it at least.2 -
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dreamer12151 wrote: »eleanorhawkins wrote: »Thanks @Elise4270 !
I'm not going to put a number down. I've started a training plan for the 10k race I supposedly have on May 10th (though I expect it will be cancelled) on the Hal Higdon app, and I can't actually see further than a week or so ahead. With being locked indoors, just running 4 times a week is enough of a goal for me for now.
Argh! Isn't that frustrating? I usually like to have the whole training plan typed into my Google calender so I can plan and shift if I need to. And because I've been going faster then the scheduled pace, I've been marked down in my score. I'm currently being rated a "C", "so far, your overall discipline has been below average."
The app gives you a score? Ugh. That would annoy me. Bad enough I can run 15 miles two days in a row back to back and have Garmin tell me I am being "unproductive"
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PastorVincent wrote: »
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Back for 100km in April.5
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I did fairly well this last month with 40 miles, so I think I'm gonna aim for 50 miles I am definitely joining another RunBet. Thank you to whoever mentioned it on the previous thread... you sparked my curiosity and I looked it up and it's kept me sooooo much more accountable. 4
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