April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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Oh no! So sorry. Like others have said, let us know if we can do anything to help. In the meantime, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Well, not what we were hoping for...
Betty still tested positive. That is over 3 weeks that she has had it.
Wife's test has come back negative. But somehow, I am positive
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Yes, when the steroids were out of my system (a month or so) it came off almost as easy as it went on. If that’s what the issue is, relax and don’t worry so much, it’s mostly scale weight.hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
You know, I briefly thought it could be that, but then didn't really think anything of it.
I had a shot mid Feb. so it could be! But if it was water weight would it really last this long?
Did your weight ever go back? Oh man, and now I'm getting another. UGH
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@Scott6255 Hoping you stay well, praying for you buddy.0
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rheddmobile wrote: »Yes, when the steroids were out of my system (a month or so) it came off almost as easy as it went on. If that’s what the issue is, relax and don’t worry so much, it’s mostly scale weight.
I second the steroid shot gain. In February- March I had one in my hip, one in my shoulder, and then my butt for posion ivy and oral prednisone. Then another in my shoulder 2 weeks ago. I'm down 3 but still up 5 pounds from pre-steroids. Mines not water, I ate everything thing. Am still eating everything...1 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Yes, when the steroids were out of my system (a month or so) it came off almost as easy as it went on. If that’s what the issue is, relax and don’t worry so much, it’s mostly scale weight.
Just tell yourself it is muscle weight and forget it
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Well, not what we were hoping for...
Betty still tested positive. That is over 3 weeks that she has had it.
Wife's test has come back negative. But somehow, I am positive
Bugger. My thoughts are with you. Scary time, but you'll get through it. Hugs!
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@rheddmobile @Elise4270 @PastorVincent
Really hoping that’s what it is! Although the weight seems to be sticking around.
Ok let’s go with muscles!
2nd shot is not looking to help me any lol.2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »@Scott6255 Hoping you stay well, praying for you buddy.
Amen. Stay strong.0 -
@Scott6255 - take care of yourself and your family! We are all thinking of you and hoping for the best!0
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Well, not what we were hoping for...
Betty still tested positive. That is over 3 weeks that she has had it.
Wife's test has come back negative. But somehow, I am positive
Nooo oh biggest biggest hugs! Do you need anything?0 -
No running today, logged in for work at 6:00 this morning and 12 hours later just getting off. I’m exhausted, I hate Mondays they are the worst day for me.
@katharmonic and @hamsterwheel6 the arm is drying out good thanks, I wish is would stop itching, but I’m starting to think that’s because the skin is so dry. It’s flakey and ugly.
@PastorVincent and @quilteryoyo so right on the Doctor comments ha ha
@hamsterwheel6 do you weigh in grams? I find that weighing in grams is much more accurate unit of weight. Ah the mention of 1200 calories, I know this is scary but raise your calories a couple hundred for a week or so and see if that helps. I don’t know why but when I hit a weight loss plateau I found that adding more calories for a short time then dropping back down seemed to jump start things again.
@katharmonic how is Stella?
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I’m so sorry Scott
Well, not what we were hoping for...
Betty still tested positive. That is over 3 weeks that she has had it.
Wife's test has come back negative. But somehow, I am positive0 -
@brittanystebbins95 Thanks for the birthday wishes.
@scotr6255 I really hate to hear that. Take care of yourself.0 -
Oh, @Scott6255 I'm so sorry to hear that news. Sounds like you are asymptomatic? I hope that continues and all three of you will be recovered/healthy. Do you guys have some outside support to help you get things you need, etc? Wishing you all the best.
@skippygirlsmom Stella seems to be fine, thank you! She walked fine today so hopefully all is well.2 -
So ugh. Stupid mistake. Dressed for 40-45 degrees and went for a run in 60 degrees+ lots of sun. Yeah, that stunk. Ops.
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@Scott6255 so sorry, take it easy and take care of yourself. This stupid virus is such a *kitten* *kitten*.
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Cake porn..
Pretty basic atm - though I'm proud with how professional it looks!
Mirror glaze and decorations tomorrow, it's going to look great!
And I've just realised that due to time zones, you will get two pics in a day haha. Well more than two cause cutting pics.9 -
@scott6255 - I’m really sorry about the results. Hoping that your aunt recovers quickly and that you don’t develop any symptoms. Tough for your wife too. I wish you didn’t have all this worry and will be thinking of you all.
@Avidkeo - the cake looks beautifully neat and that mirror glaze will go on a dream! Well done. Can you get someone to film you pouring it?! 😉
Just a short run for me this morning but I kicked it up a bit speed-wise. Still slow (still terrified of falling) but sub 11 minute mile average for the first time in a while.
Have a safe and happy day all x
April goal: 75 miles
April total: 78.8 miles
1/4: 3.6 miles
2/4: 3.7 miles
3/4: 3.5 miles
4/4: 4.1 miles
5/4: 3.5 miles
6/4: 3.6 miles
7/4: 3.5 miles
8/4: 3.5 miles
9/4: 3.5 miles
10/4: 5 miles
11/4: 4 miles
12/4: 3.7 miles
13/4: 3.6 miles
14/4: 4.5 miles
15/4: 6.2 miles
18/4: 5.6 miles
19/4: 5.1 miles
20/4: 4.7 miles
21/4: 3.8 miles
March: 76.4 m
February: 17.8 m
January: 05 -
April goal: 80 km
April 1st - 2.5 km
April 3 - 5.5. km
April 5 - 8.2 km
April 7 - 7 km
April 9 - 5 km
April 11 - 10 km
April 13 - 5 km
April 19 - 6.6 km
April 21 - 5 km
Total: 54.8 km
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Cake porn..
Pretty basic atm - though I'm proud with how professional it looks!
Mirror glaze and decorations tomorrow, it's going to look great!
And I've just realised that due to time zones, you will get two pics in a day haha. Well more than two cause cutting pics.
Gorgeous!!!!!1 -
4-1 7k easy
4-2 7k easy
4-3 8k slow
4-4 7k moderate
4-5 7k moderate
4-6 7k easy
4-7 rest
4-8 7k moderate
4-9 7k easy
4-10 7k easy
4-11 7k easy
4-12 7k moderate
4-13 7k easy
4-14 rest
4-15 7k moderate
4-16 11k slow
4-17 7k moderate
4-18 7k easy
4-19 7k threshold
4-20 7k easy
4-21 rest
April Total: 131k
April Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
2020 Total through March: 509k
Scheduled rest day today. Cold front came through last night and it is cloudy, windy, and getting colder today.
Can't figure out how the weather knows when my scheduled rest days are...
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
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020K in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
5-23 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson OH
6-20 Freedom Run 5k, Aurora, OH
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@Scott6255 I am so so so sorry! I will be praying for you as well - please do let us know if there is anything we can do.0
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Thank you ALL for your thoughts and prayers. We have some family fairly close that is providing support. I truly feel fine, and would bet many of you had/have it at some point, but without any symptoms there is no reason to get tested. I honestly think as the 24/7 caregiver, my wife surely had to have had it and is now over it. I probably caught it several days later from her (as I have had zero contact with Betty in the 3 weeks she has been here), and just getting through the last of it when they took the tests last Thursday.
That's the only rational explanation (for me).
Testing is the key to everything in scaling back the Stay-At-Home orders. But without symptoms, we can't get tested. And the antibody test would be great to know if we have already had it, even if we test negative.
Frustrating.
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@Scott6255 Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'm glad that you're feeling well at least.
@Avidkeo Your cake already looks so professional! I can never get my frosting that smooth.
4/1: 7.75m
4/2: 4m
4/3: 2.5m
4/4: 7.25m
4/5: 13.5m
4/6: 1.25m
4/8: 7m
4/9: 4m
4/10: 3.75m
4/11: 7.5m
4/12: 15.25m
4/13: 1.5m
4/14: 4m
4/15: 5m
4/16: 4m
4/17: 1.5m
4/18: 3.5m
4/19: 12.75m
4/20: 2.5m
4/21: 4m3 -
So nice to see it snowing again in northeast Ohio!!!!4
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April Goal: 100 Miles
4/1: 5.16 miles
4/2: 5.15 miles
4/5: 9.02 miles
4/7: 6.22 miles
4/8: 5.51 miles
4/9: 5.26 miles
4/12: 10.2 miles
4/14: 6.23 miles
4/15: 5.15 miles
4/16: 5.20 miles
4/18: 5.2 🎂 miles
4/19: 9.55 miles
4/21: 5.42 miles
83.26/100 miles completed for April
394.65/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
It was a lovely morning for a run. The sky was clear and there were lots of stars out when I started. It was 59°F with a light ESE wind. It was just about perfect running weather. A little humid, but tolerable. I tried to take it easy and think I did a good job. I ran 5.4 miles and had an overall pace of 10:38 which is pretty good for me. And it felt fairly easy. I used today's run as the Un-canceled project 8K. This weeks theme is inspiration. I tried to think about things that inspire me, but honestly I couldn't think of much. It seems like there is a lot of division lately. I did stop and take a picture of our courthouse this morning. They have been "lighting up the courthouse" the past year or so with different themes. For patriotic holidays they will light red, white and blue. For "back the blue" they do blue, they also did blue last week for healthcare workers and at Christmas they do green and red. This week they are green in honor of the senior class of 2020 who are missing the end of their senior year. I thought it looked pretty so I took a picture.It was really nice this morning and started getting light about halfway through the run and by the end it was really light and I had turned off my noxgear vest. I was also happy to be able to run through the park on my way home and saw a couple of walkers that I know walking in the park.Spoiler
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon 🤞7 -
Oiselle is having a birthday sale!1
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@kgirlhart Nice run. I'm doing my un-cancelled race this weekend. I am having trouble deciding what inspires me too. That's a hard one.1
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quilteryoyo wrote: »@kgirlhart Nice run. I'm doing my un-cancelled race this weekend. I am having trouble deciding what inspires me too. That's a hard one.
@quilteryoyo I did a little 6.2 last night and after rereading my post, I feel that it may have sounded so narcissistic - Basically I inspire myself, rotfl, is what it sounds like. But that's out of context - finding out I am capable and have more ability than I thought inspires me, sure.
But what else inspires me is the love of this community. We are all cheering each other on and for some of us, we're the only ones cheering us on.
I believe in the collective heart of this group, and that is more inspiring than anything else.
@Scott6255 you bring up interesting and valid points. Speaking of the same - I'm pretty sure one of my sisters just disowned me because we feel differently about the virus. Except we don't even feel that differently, it's just that our actions are informed by different belief systems and priorities.
I.E. She doesn't have a job or kids so it's easy to stay home and play with different seed varieties, etc.
I, on the other hand, have two special needs kids who are REALLY struggling right now and I am also an essential worker so I have to go to work each day....
I digress... *Sigh* I'm sorry you have to go through this!7
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