April 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶

    Yeah I'm nervous. I did the HM in 2011 and it was AWFUL.

    On that note, can anyone recommend a great rainproof jacket that's OK to run in? I don't mind running in the rain, but think that 4hrs ill probably end up with a chill if I don't have anything appropriate
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶

    Yeah I'm nervous. I did the HM in 2011 and it was AWFUL.

    On that note, can anyone recommend a great rainproof jacket that's OK to run in? I don't mind running in the rain, but think that 4hrs ill probably end up with a chill if I don't have anything appropriate

    I don’t know if you can find the one I’ve got anymore, but I love my Decathlon Kalengi Kiprun jacket. It has a watch window, optional cuffs with thumb holes, zippered vents on the arms and front, layered vents on the back and under the arms, detachable hood, and detachable buff. It’s the most comfortable jacket I own in anything from slightly chill to downright cold weather, completely rainproof, and also wind proof. And it looks cool. A thief stole my hood when it was in my run bag and I was wearing the jacket, and I have never forgiven them!

    Anyway if Decathlon’s currently available jacket is of similar quality it should be great.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @avidkeo - I have a Nike jacket that I bought tears ago on clearance that I love but it is for sure no longer available and I have not idea about any others.

    @mbaker566 - will your work make a test available or do you have to go find one? Either way I hope it is negative!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶

    Yeah I'm nervous. I did the HM in 2011 and it was AWFUL.

    On that note, can anyone recommend a great rainproof jacket that's OK to run in? I don't mind running in the rain, but think that 4hrs ill probably end up with a chill if I don't have anything appropriate

    I don’t know if you can find the one I’ve got anymore, but I love my Decathlon Kalengi Kiprun jacket. It has a watch window, optional cuffs with thumb holes, zippered vents on the arms and front, layered vents on the back and under the arms, detachable hood, and detachable buff. It’s the most comfortable jacket I own in anything from slightly chill to downright cold weather, completely rainproof, and also wind proof. And it looks cool. A thief stole my hood when it was in my run bag and I was wearing the jacket, and I have never forgiven them!

    Anyway if Decathlon’s currently available jacket is of similar quality it should be great.

    Ahhh found it on the Australian decathlon site, but they don't ship to NZ. Sigh.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,777 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow @avidkeo, the full?

    Yep. Joining me?? Lol

    Nope. I know the course too well. And also, I don’t do 3:30am starts that well. I’ll be thinking if you when I do the half.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,777 Member
    @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?

    It actually says ‘Absorption: adventure/hike 2-4 hours’ so it’s definitely based on pace - it’s something different to break things up/challenge myself.

    I’ve had a month of aerobic pace or faster running so this is the first scheduled slow run in a very long time. I could walk for 4 hours if I wanted, but I’m opting to run slowly for around 3. If it were much shorter I’d probably be tempted to go too fast.

    I daren’t go for a hike - I’d aim for four hours and still be wandering in the bush next Tuesday. I have absolutely no sense of direction. A 3hr run is pretty scary without someone alongside me to ensure I stick to the route.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,777 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶

    Yeah I'm nervous. I did the HM in 2011 and it was AWFUL.

    On that note, can anyone recommend a great rainproof jacket that's OK to run in? I don't mind running in the rain, but think that 4hrs ill probably end up with a chill if I don't have anything appropriate
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo 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!!

    Oh a mid winter race is not my favorite 🥶

    Yeah I'm nervous. I did the HM in 2011 and it was AWFUL.

    On that note, can anyone recommend a great rainproof jacket that's OK to run in? I don't mind running in the rain, but think that 4hrs ill probably end up with a chill if I don't have anything appropriate

    With Wellington, you’ll want a jacket for wind more than anything. Something super light that you can tie round your waist. Ive got a great adidas one that was awesome when I ran Taupo in a howling gale in the middle of winter. Rainproof generally doesn’t work as you’ll get saturated with sweat anyway. My advice, a good merino layer. I’d go as far as suggesting you splurge and buy Icebreaker. Their stuff is fab. And do pretty you can wear it when you’re not running!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,204 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow @avidkeo, the full?

    Yep. Joining me?? Lol

    Nope. I know the course too well. And also, I don’t do 3:30am starts that well. I’ll be thinking if you when I do the half.

    Wait what???

    Me: frantically google a info...

    Ohhh it starts at 6am, but probably have to catch an insanely early ferry to get to the start on time. That's OK. Im staying at a hotel that's a 15 min walk to the ferry - got an absolute bargain price due to being a healthcare worker. So be more like a 4am start. I can handle that.

    Absolutely have to meet up this time!

    Thanks for the advice in the Wellington half! I'll look into a good merino layer.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,777 Member
    edited April 2020
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow @avidkeo, the full?

    Yep. Joining me?? Lol

    Nope. I know the course too well. And also, I don’t do 3:30am starts that well. I’ll be thinking if you when I do the half.

    Wait what???

    Me: frantically google a info...

    Ohhh it starts at 6am, but probably have to catch an insanely early ferry to get to the start on time. That's OK. Im staying at a hotel that's a 15 min walk to the ferry - got an absolute bargain price due to being a healthcare worker. So be more like a 4am start. I can handle that.

    Absolutely have to meet up this time!

    Thanks for the advice in the Wellington half! I'll look into a good merino layer.
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wow @avidkeo, the full?

    Yep. Joining me?? Lol

    Nope. I know the course too well. And also, I don’t do 3:30am starts that well. I’ll be thinking if you when I do the half.

    Wait what???

    Me: frantically google a info...

    Ohhh it starts at 6am, but probably have to catch an insanely early ferry to get to the start on time. That's OK. Im staying at a hotel that's a 15 min walk to the ferry - got an absolute bargain price due to being a healthcare worker. So be more like a 4am start. I can handle that.

    Absolutely have to meet up this time!

    Thanks for the advice in the Wellington half! I'll look into a good merino layer.

    Yes. Absolutely. We can do race pack pick up and dinner the night before!
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @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?

    It actually says ‘Absorption: adventure/hike 2-4 hours’ so it’s definitely based on pace - it’s something different to break things up/challenge myself.

    I’ve had a month of aerobic pace or faster running so this is the first scheduled slow run in a very long time. I could walk for 4 hours if I wanted, but I’m opting to run slowly for around 3. If it were much shorter I’d probably be tempted to go too fast.

    I daren’t go for a hike - I’d aim for four hours and still be wandering in the bush next Tuesday. I have absolutely no sense of direction. A 3hr run is pretty scary without someone alongside me to ensure I stick to the route.

    OK, thanks. 2-4 hour adventure/hike I can totally get behind as a training plan - that's what I'm hoping to do on Sunday if I can. The different philosophies of training are interesting to me. I'd say go for a hike and bring your GPS, but maybe that's not reliable out in the bush. In any case, enjoy your break from fast running, you deserve it!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    My husband tested negative for COVID-19. So at least that's one less thing to worry about, that I won't have to miss two weeks of work.

    YAY!!!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,552 Member
    My husband tested negative for COVID-19. So at least that's one less thing to worry about, that I won't have to miss two weeks of work.

    YAY!!!

    YAY #2
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    What a relief, @brittanystebbins95! Stay safe and take it easy on your run tonight.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,449 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    My husband tested negative for COVID-19. So at least that's one less thing to worry about, that I won't have to miss two weeks of work.

    YAY!!!

    YAY #2

    YAY #3!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    My husband tested negative for COVID-19. So at least that's one less thing to worry about, that I won't have to miss two weeks of work.

    YAY!!!

    YAY #2

    YAY #3!

    Yay #4, #5, and #6!!!!!!
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Now I'm going to go make the May thread because it's the 29th here and I've decided to be proactive!

    You can find it here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10794139/may-2020-monthly-running-challenge/p1?new=1

    Thanks @Avidkeo for setting the thread up.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @brittanystebbins95 - Yay # (whatever number we are up to)!!! So glad he was negative and you can take that worry away!
    @mbaker566 - wow I am surprised counties/states are still managing it that way especially if you may have been exposed and have a compromised immune issue.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @katharmonic you are killing it. I am so proud of you!

    @Scott6255 I am so glad to see you thriving! New shoes are the best!