April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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brittanystebbins95 wrote: »Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, or responded to anyone's posts. I promise I did read them all, and your positive stories made me smile (especially the squirrels and talk of bears and such.) I've just been a giant ball of stress. I spent 4 hours cleaning my house yesterday because for some reason, that's a good stress outlet for me and it always makes me feel better to have a spotless house. I also got my crib set up...what fun that was. I think I only dropped a swear word maybe 8 times?
A week and a half ago my husband tore his bicep tendon, the one attaching to his elbow. He has to have surgery to reattach it Friday, but they're making him test for COVID today. I'm trying not to let my nerves get the best of me. Either option is not good.
If he's negative, that's fantastic, but the injury has still forced him to drop out of the police academy until August and finish in October. He would be finishing with the next class, not the one he started with, so he's pretty heartbroken. But at least they've given him that option and we won't have to pay for the entire academy again. But our baby is supposed to be here August 23rd, so if I'm on maternity leave (with no actual pay, I just get to use up my sick leave/vacation and then go without income) then we're kinda screwed financially...
And if he's positive, I'm not necessarily worried about the virus itself, but I am extremely worried that I'd have to be quarantined as well and miss 2 weeks of work. Our policy says that if we test positive, we get 2 weeks of paid sick leave, but its unclear if we're forced to dip out of what we've acrued, or if we're just handed 2 weeks worth
If I have to dip out of what I've got saved up, then we're even more screwed... Because then I won't have more than 2-3 weeks worth left to use for my maternity leave.
We were counting on my husband being done with the academy in May, and then we'd have two full incomes and save as much money as we could until the baby is here. Now that's completely shot, and we might only have my income, or hardly anything at all.
I'm just trying so hard to keep myself together at this point and praying that he tests negative today.
On the running topic, though, I'm only 5.5 miles from my goal of 50 miles this month. I was going to try and push for 60 next month, but with being 6 months pregnant, I think I might be better off setting a goal of 40 or 50 again and then if I go farther, I go farther.
Since you're running for two, if you do 25 miles that's actually 50 -- 25 for you and 25 for the baby!
Hoping the news is good and everything works out.
The math checks out.1 -
@katharmonic Fantastic mileage. The hike looks like fun and Stella is a cutie.
@eleanorhawkins Maybe you could do your warm up walk outside, duck inside for the run, and then back out for the cool down walk. Great job on the faster intervals. Was Hal impressed?
@brittanystebbins95 Hugs to you. Sound like you are "nesting" right now. I love a clean house too, but hate cleaning. Just me. Sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he tests negative and can have his surgery. Hang in there. Wish I could help.
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so...
coworker is not in the office today. because her son's gf tested positive. so coworker is getting tested. i came back just in time
re: anxious dogs.
speed demon ate her thundershirt. i tried a diy-that didn't work
what works for her is lights on and covering her in a blanket. i usually even travel with a blanket. we were in a car accident 3 hours from home in 2018 and this was the only thing that worked while we waited for my father. when she feels safe she comes out
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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
4/22: 5.91 miles
4/23: 6.30 miles
4/26: 10.51 miles
4/28: 6.52 miles
4/29: 6.02 miles
118.52/100 miles completed for April
429.92/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I ran 6 miles this morning. It was a really lovely morning. I was worried that it would be windy, but the wind wasn't a factor and it was really nice at 60°F. It is starting to get light earlier and I really enjoy being able to run when it isn't dark outside. I was able to turn off my noxgear vest about halfway through the run. And the sun was really pretty coming up as I headed to the house.
@brittanystebbins95 I'm so sorry about your husband and all of the stress you are going through. Hang in there.
@janejellyroll We had storms last night and I have one dog that absolutely hates thunder. I believe it was @shanaber who recommend a thunder shirt. I haven't bought one yet, but I did use a large ace bandage to make a DIY thundershirt and it actually seems to help.
2020 races:
5/16/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon 🤞2 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
i work next to her and we work with hard copies and we pass documents back and forth frequently. yesterday was no exception7 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
i work next to her and we work with hard copies and we pass documents back and forth frequently. yesterday was no exception
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@kgirlhart I've seen the thunder shirt in stores, I think it's time to see if I can find one online.1
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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
April 25 - 10 km
April 27 - 6.2 km
April 29 - 5 km
Total: 76 km
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Foot pain still feels better, but it's there, does that make sense?
Yesterday was speed work (about 5 total with wu/cd and today was 7 miles. The legs certainly were complaining a bit about the speed work yesterday. Was a much slower pace as a result. Started out 66F and ended at 74F so yeah the temp could also be a factor. Thanks for the reminder @PastorVincent .
@brittanystebbins95 Lots of hugs. Sorry about your husband, and I can feel how stressful this all is.
@mbaker566 Hope you are ok!
Loving the HAL escapades!2 -
V late check in today, despite the run being early. I have read all the catch ups through and am sending lots of positive thoughts to @brittanystebbins95 and @mbaker566. @eleanorhawkins - I totally get the anxiety. Hope you’re ok.
So 5.2 miles today put me at over 110miles for the month and I’m going to push for another 5 tomorrow to end the month a good 40 miles over target. And donate that £115 to the children’s hospital that cares for my severely disabled niece. It will feel like a positive way to mark a milestone that, if I’m honest, I probably wouldn’t have reached this month if it weren’t for lockdown.
Have a good end to your April everyone and I’ll see you tomorrow or in May x
April goal: 75 miles
April total: 110.2 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
22/4: 4 miles
23/4: 3.8 miles
24/4: 3.9 miles
25/4: 6.6 miles
26/4: 4 miles
28/4: 4 miles
29/4: 5.2 miles
March: 76.4 m
February: 17.8 m
January: 0
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Afternoon!
Well.
I have not been consistent with working on enduring more to further increase my endurance this week. It's Wednesday. Monday was therapy night. Yesterday was movie night, and tonight is homework night...... tomorrow? Also last night we had almost-tornado's, so that was cool.
I stopped by the running store to restock on gels and got some cute sunglasses so I can finally determine if I want to run with contacts or prescription sunglasses. I hate making choices like this. We shall see.
Also upgraded my running belt to an actual flipbelt so maybe it won't ride up as much. I think I must be the most ocd runner there ever was. Everything has to feel exactly right or the whole thing is off.
I am taking Friday off work. I have been working so many hours and I seriously just want to be with my kids. So I ask my kids what they'd like to do and guess what. They want to go to the trails. WOO HOO!
Still working on PT exercises and strength training - I think it's helping - and I have been pretty consistent with my plant-based diet. I think it might actually be working, which is pretty cool. I have almost no bloat whatsoever (which is AMAZING because I also have endometriosis) and I have energy and feel focused and basically fine!
I do however, think I am having DOMS. My legs are so stiff today - could just be the weather?
Anyway, @MegaMooseEsq glad to have you back! You'll get back on track and you are amazing! YES - that is such consistent running!
@hamsterwheel6 - yes! Eye of the Tiger!
This weekend I down for another half. Probably no PR, but I'm just going to keep going.
Oh and for my April mileage so far, I have gotten 142.16 miles! This is a personal record for sure, so including today and tomorrow I'm going to try for 150 miles, just to go the extra mile.
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I am not able to run for a bit so I walked today instead of running. With my walk distance I was less than a mile short of completing the 4 Marathons... Though I may just go for another walk later when it cools down, just to get it finished.
Date..........Miles........Total
04/01.......2.77..........2.77
04/02.......0.00..........2.77 - Home workout (AKA Vizsla Strength Training)
04/03.......6.91..........9.68 - Gratitude Un-Canceled Virtual 10k
04/04.......6.51........16.19 - Gratitude Un-Canceled Virtual 5k
04/05.......0.00........16.19 - + Stretch and Roll class
04/06.......0.00........16.19
04/07.......0.00........16.19
04/08.......6.94........23.13 - Hope Un-Canceled Virtual 5k
04/09.......0.00........23.13 - + Strength Training @ Home
04/10.......5.44........28.57 - Rainy day run
04/11.......7.92........36.49 - Hope Un-Canceled 10k
04/12.......0.00........36.49 - + Stretch and Roll class
04/13.......6.72........43.21 - Humor Un-Canceled 10k
04/14.......5.64........48.85 - Humor Un-Canceled 8k
04/15.......0.00........48.85
04/16.......5.66........54.51 - + Stretch and Roll class
04/17.......4.42........58.93 - Humor Un-Canceled 5k
04/18.......7.50........66.43
04/19.......0.00........66.43 - Home workout (AKA Vizsla Strength Training)
04/20.......5.65........72.08 - Inspiration Un-Canceled 5k
04/21.......5.24........77.32 - Tabata Tuesday/Inspiration Un-Canceled 8k
04/22.......0.00........77.32
04/23.......7.00........84.32 - Inspiration Un-Canceled 10k
04/24.......4.87........89.19
04/25.......0.00........89.19
04/26.......5.47........94.66
04/27.......5.55......100.21 - Courage Un-Canceled 8k
04/28.......0.00......100.21
04/29.......3.99......104.20 - Courage Un-Canceled 5k
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 615.35/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon7 -
Not only did I run every single day this month (a first for me), but I hit my goal plus got in some extra and I'm going to push on tomorrow to see what I can get it before the month ends! 131.5 running miles this month!
4/1-8.2
4/2-6.4
4/3-3.5
4/4-4.2
4/5-7
4/6-4.2
4/7-4
4/8-5.2
4/9-9
4/10-4.2
4/11-3.2
4/12-3.2
4/13-3.7
4/14-3.2
4/15-3.2
4/16-4.2
4/17-3.2
4/18-4
4/19-5.2
4/20-3.2
4/21-3.2
4/22-4
4/23-6.4
4/24-5.2
4/25-4.2
4/26-4.2
4/27-4.2
4/28-3.2
4/29-4.7
= 131.5 miles with a goal of 130!7 -
I ran on the country road today. Not a lot of traffic. Only had to stop twice when I couldn't safely cross to the other side of the road before the oncoming car got to me. I'm trying to do more easy runs, according to my new plan. I was able to keep my HR in the zone I wanted to for the first two miles, but after that I just went by feel and walked up the hills when my HR went over 160 BPM. I'm trying to not obsess over HR.
When I got to the house that has the sheep and the little sheep dog I'm afraid of, I didn't see the sheep (or dogs) anywhere so I chanced running on out the road. I prefer this route. It's a little flatter than if I do shorter laps. I had planned to run 3 miles, but I thought my Garmin counted the first mile a little short, from what I remember it usually being. So, I decided to go just a little bit further to make sure I actually did 3 miles. I was going to stop at 3.5 miles, but that put me stopping to walk right where the sheep are and some of the sheep were by the road. I was afraid the dogs would be there, so increased my pace to get by them quickly. By then, I was at 3.7 miles. Okay, I'll stop at 3.75. Then, I was at the easiest part of the route, so I just kept on going to get in 4.0 miles. I did feel it was an easy run, which I never thought I would be able to say. My pace averaged 12:32. I'll take that for an easy run any day. I also walked a mile.
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I'm closing out the month at 194.51km - my coach moved today's run to tomorrow which means I miss the 200km club, but I'm refusing to obsess over it and I am not running today. My poor wee legs need a break. That being said, he has scheduled an hour's cross training and an hour's yoga for today.
The scary bit was reading than instead of the usual 1.5hr aerobic run on Sunday, he has me down for 2-4 hours absorption pace (slow). Yikes. Have mapped out a 27.5km route which should take about three hours, and will be my longest run ever!9 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »I'm closing out the month at 194.51km - my coach moved today's run to tomorrow which means I miss the 200km club, but I'm refusing to obsess over it and I am not running today. My poor wee legs need a break. That being said, he has scheduled an hour's cross training and an hour's yoga for today.
The scary bit was reading than instead of the usual 1.5hr aerobic run on Sunday, he has me down for 2-4 hours absorption pace (slow). Yikes. Have mapped out a 27.5km route which should take about three hours, and will be my longest run ever!
Woah! Cool!! Go you.0 -
I accidentally woke the whole house this morning oops. Went for a walk this morning before the un came up, then a 20 min or so strength session that miss 3 decided to join in on since she was up, hubby and miss 6 sensibly decided to stay in bed.
It's good getting back to strength training, I've finally set my gym up in the basement garage so I don't have to keep putting my weights away. It's a nice quiet place to get it done.
May tomorrow. This year is going fast!4 -
So just did this...
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That's exciting @Avidkeo !!1
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Wow @avidkeo, the full?0
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@eleanorhawkins hope that you get cleared to run outside and a good distance from home. I hope that the anxiety will ease once you get out again.
@marisap2010 I liked that Keep it Classy virtual 5k shirt too and was so tempted to sign up for it. Glad you got it. And nice deal on the shoes!
@brittanystebbins95 I'm so sorry for all your stress. Because it's virtual I can offer a big hug. That sounds like so much to deal with right now. Sending all the good vibes your way.
Aw, @janejellyroll, sorry about the lack of sleep. I can totally get the side-eye of him snoozing the day away after keeping you up all night.
@mbaker566 hoping for good news for you too on the coworkers test and that you haven't been exposed. It's very scary.
@Faebert good for you for coming in way over your target and donating money for those miles. That's a wonderful tribute to those caring for your niece.
@quilteryoyo congrats on an EASY run! That really is great. Especially one where you went longer than you planned.
@ContraryMaryMary great mileage this month and good for you for taking a rest day. I'm curious about a "2-4 hour" run though. My coach always has time-based rather than mileage goals but they only vary by 15 minutes from one week to the next for a long run. I don't quite get the purpose of that huge of a time range for a training run. Do you just stop when you feel done, or what?
@Avidkeo - congrats on signing up for a marathon! Woo hoo! I immediately reacted with some horror though at seeing the words "more people = more fun" right now. We're not allowed! I hope November will be a totally different outlook.
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Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
04/01/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 5.0
04/02/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 8.0
04/03/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 11.6
04/04/20 :::: 10.2 :::: 21.8
04/05/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 23.3
04/06/20 :::: 2.3 :::: 25.6
04/07/20 :::: 4.6 :::: 30.2
04/08/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 33.3
04/09/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 36.3
04/10/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 40.3
04/11/20 :::: 8.3 :::: 48.6
04/12/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 51.7
04/13/20 :::: 5.1 :::: 56.8
04/14/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 60.3
04/15/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 63.5
04/16/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 66.6
04/17/20 :::: 3.9 :::: 70.6
04/18/20 :::: 7.1 :::: 77.6
04/19/20 :::: 9.0 :::: 86.7
04/20/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 89.7
04/21/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 91.3
04/22/20 :::: 3.7 :::: 94.9
04/23/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 99.0
04/24/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 104.0
04/25/20 :::: 7.0 :::: 111.0
04/26/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 114.3
04/27/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 117.6
04/28/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 121.6
04/29/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 123.1
Basically a rest day today. I was tired, my legs are sore from my workout yesterday, and everything for work took longer than I hoped. So I didn't get out until around 5:30 and I took Stella with me. This time I set my mind to more of an "acceptance" outlook so I wouldn't get so frustrated with the stopping and starting and general lack of cooperation on her part. I just wanted 20 minutes of running and it didn't matter how slow. I was mostly successful in staying in this headspace and we got it done. I then relented and walked with her the rest of the way home so she could lolligag to her heart's content.
I have really complex feelings about April coming to an end, but I guess I have no choice in the matter. It looks like I better get up and get my run in early tomorrow because it's calling for showers "evolving into a steady, soaking rain" with a potential for heavy rainfall in the afternoon/evening. Awesome! Ugh, just realizing that if I need to run tomorrow morning I need to prep now for a meeting so back to working for a bit.5 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »Wow @avidkeo, the full?
Yep. Joining me?? Lol1 -
katharmonic wrote: »
@Avidkeo - congrats on signing up for a marathon! Woo hoo! I immediately reacted with some horror though at seeing the words "more people = more fun" right now. We're not allowed! I hope November will be a totally different outlook.
Yeah really hope by November it will be sorted. I'm pretty confident actually given how NZ has been handling it.2 -
@katharmonic I heard that a vaccine could be possible by September. It's crazy to think that in a few months this whole experience could be surreal memory.
But you know how it is with these things. Often someone jumps ahead to quickly just to go down in the history books.1 -
katharmonic wrote: »
@Avidkeo - congrats on signing up for a marathon! Woo hoo! I immediately reacted with some horror though at seeing the words "more people = more fun" right now. We're not allowed! I hope November will be a totally different outlook.
Yeah really hope by November it will be sorted. I'm pretty confident actually given how NZ has been handling it.
Wow! November is what... spring for you? Is that good weather time at least?1 -
I PROBABLY will not be able to run tomorrow due to an appointment with the vampires. So I think I am done for this month. Looking back over my Strava logs I have a gap in the middle of the month which is probably why I did show less miles this month compared to my normal. I do not recall why, but not like I can do anything about it now. Ah well.
I am on target for this other goal...
So there is that
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@katharmonic I heard that a vaccine could be possible by September. It's crazy to think that in a few months this whole experience could be surreal memory.
But you know how it is with these things. Often someone jumps ahead to quickly just to go down in the history books.
We have been hearing about a vaccine form several different companies all "in testing" or "ready to test in humans" for almost this entire lockdown in USA. Someone is bound to come up with one eventually, but it gets hard to credit after the 10th or 12th claim. 0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »katharmonic wrote: »
@Avidkeo - congrats on signing up for a marathon! Woo hoo! I immediately reacted with some horror though at seeing the words "more people = more fun" right now. We're not allowed! I hope November will be a totally different outlook.
Yeah really hope by November it will be sorted. I'm pretty confident actually given how NZ has been handling it.
Wow! November is what... spring for you? Is that good weather time at least?
Yep spring. November is typically pretty good for weather. I mean the marathon I'm training for ATM is in July, the middle of winter!!1
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