April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,546 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    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 :(
    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.

  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Yes it very well could be the increase in carb intake. And despite the increased running, other activity has decreased some what. I'm going to keep better track
    @shanaber That could be it. I have increased my running the past few months and I have increased my calories, but now that I look at it, you might be right that what I have increased in eating is not enough? I have high calorie days on my long run days, but apart from that I'm usually at 12-1500 depending on the day. Could it be I'm not eating enough? Oh yes I would be terrified to eat more and gain. Eek. But it worked for you...so maybe...
    @Camaramandy648 Seems like the consensus is to eat enough. I need to be more precise on logging. Good running!!!!! I would not run the marathon, but see how you feel Maybe try and get a HM pr? That could be a goal.

    @Avidkeo Love the cake!!

    Did go for a bike ride yesterday, which was good. Had a televisit with my sports doc. We decided another shot was in order - so Wed I'll go in for it.
    Today is scheduled rest day which I will do, and tomorrow probably bike again(don't know if I will be able to or should run) so I can at least get some exercise in.

    Wait a minute, another shot? When was your last one? Because that could explain the weight gain. Steroid shots will make you blow up like a balloon, mostly water weight but also some real weight. I gained a pound a day for a week following a shot to my knee!

    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
    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.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @Scott6255 Hoping you stay well, praying for you buddy.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Yes it very well could be the increase in carb intake. And despite the increased running, other activity has decreased some what. I'm going to keep better track
    @shanaber That could be it. I have increased my running the past few months and I have increased my calories, but now that I look at it, you might be right that what I have increased in eating is not enough? I have high calorie days on my long run days, but apart from that I'm usually at 12-1500 depending on the day. Could it be I'm not eating enough? Oh yes I would be terrified to eat more and gain. Eek. But it worked for you...so maybe...
    @Camaramandy648 Seems like the consensus is to eat enough. I need to be more precise on logging. Good running!!!!! I would not run the marathon, but see how you feel Maybe try and get a HM pr? That could be a goal.

    @Avidkeo Love the cake!!

    Did go for a bike ride yesterday, which was good. Had a televisit with my sports doc. We decided another shot was in order - so Wed I'll go in for it.
    Today is scheduled rest day which I will do, and tomorrow probably bike again(don't know if I will be able to or should run) so I can at least get some exercise in.

    Wait a minute, another shot? When was your last one? Because that could explain the weight gain. Steroid shots will make you blow up like a balloon, mostly water weight but also some real weight. I gained a pound a day for a week following a shot to my knee!

    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
    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...
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    hamsterwheel6 wrote: »
    @Elise4270 Yes it very well could be the increase in carb intake. And despite the increased running, other activity has decreased some what. I'm going to keep better track
    @shanaber That could be it. I have increased my running the past few months and I have increased my calories, but now that I look at it, you might be right that what I have increased in eating is not enough? I have high calorie days on my long run days, but apart from that I'm usually at 12-1500 depending on the day. Could it be I'm not eating enough? Oh yes I would be terrified to eat more and gain. Eek. But it worked for you...so maybe...
    @Camaramandy648 Seems like the consensus is to eat enough. I need to be more precise on logging. Good running!!!!! I would not run the marathon, but see how you feel Maybe try and get a HM pr? That could be a goal.

    @Avidkeo Love the cake!!

    Did go for a bike ride yesterday, which was good. Had a televisit with my sports doc. We decided another shot was in order - so Wed I'll go in for it.
    Today is scheduled rest day which I will do, and tomorrow probably bike again(don't know if I will be able to or should run) so I can at least get some exercise in.

    Wait a minute, another shot? When was your last one? Because that could explain the weight gain. Steroid shots will make you blow up like a balloon, mostly water weight but also some real weight. I gained a pound a day for a week following a shot to my knee!

    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
    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 ;)
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,787 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @Scott6255 Hope you get the results soon and that they are negative!

    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!
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    @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.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    @Scott6255 Hoping you stay well, praying for you buddy.

    Amen. Stay strong.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @Scott6255 - take care of yourself and your family! We are all thinking of you and hoping for the best!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @Scott6255 Hope you get the results soon and that they are negative!

    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?
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    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?
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,873 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @Scott6255 Hope you get the results soon and that they are negative!

    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 :(
    I’m so sorry Scott
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    edited April 2020
    @brittanystebbins95 Thanks for the birthday wishes.

    @scotr6255 I really hate to hear that. Take care of yourself.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    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.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    edited April 2020
    So ugh. Stupid mistake. Dressed for 40-45 degrees and went for a run in 60 degrees+ lots of sun. Yeah, that stunk. Ops. :smiley:
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @Scott6255 so sorry, take it easy and take care of yourself. This stupid virus is such a *kitten* *kitten*.
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    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


  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,546 Member
    @Avidkeo That cake is looking amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product.

  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Cake porn..

    bckteb7af8sr.jpg

    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!!!!!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    edited April 2020
    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
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @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.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    @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: 4m
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    So nice to see it snowing again in northeast Ohio!!!!
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    Oiselle is having a birthday sale!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,546 Member
    @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.
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