May 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,018 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Wwyd? And if you would send it away, whar tracking app do you recommend?

    I would consider the possibility that these issues might be early indicators that something bigger is wrong. You should probably send it in.

    I would send it in too. You spent enough money on it that it should work properly.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,018 Member
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    May Goal: 100 Miles

    5/3: 11.07 miles
    5/5: 6.25 miles
    5/6: 5.71 miles
    5/7: 5.16 miles

    28.19/100 miles completed for May

    464.35/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders

    It was another morning of perfect running weather. The moon was gorgeous when I started out. It was 55°F and already starting to get light at 6 am. By the end of the run it was daylight. It wasn't too humid and the dew point was 46°. So I ran a smidge over 5 miles even though I was only planning for 4. :) This is my favorite time to run. I wish it could be like that every day. The weather should be similar on Sunday for my virtual HM. I really hope it is.

    @marisap2020 Good looking shoes! I'm glad they finally came in! And @quilteryoyo I hope your shoes don't take too long to get here.

    @skippygirlsmom Champ is adorable and I love the shoes!



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    2020 races:
    11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    @katharmoniC Looks like a great place to run!
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,134 Member
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    01/05 1.54 miles
    05/05 2.35 miles
    06/05 2.51 miles
    07/05 1.52 miles

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  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,190 Member
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    Thanks guys, I'll send it back - after my 24k/15mile run tomorrow. A long run is NOT the time to be playing around with a new app that may or may not give me the info I want.

    Would you use strava or map my run? Much the same?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Thanks guys, I'll send it back - after my 24k/15mile run tomorrow. A long run is NOT the time to be playing around with a new app that may or may not give me the info I want.

    Would you use strava or map my run? Much the same?

    I've used both, I prefer Strava.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,408 Member
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    @skippygirlsmom - You may need to give Champ some games/exercises/training that really makes his brain work so he doesn't decide to make up his own by running and getting chased. Of course I would recommend Agility (because Hobbes and I love it) and herding dogs are SO good at it) but anything like fun obedience (check out Rally) or learning tricks. There are all kinds of videos and resources online.
    Oh and I love the shoes - makes me wish I could wear brooks but the toes are just too narrow for me.
    @katharmonic - I would love to have somewhere like that to hike/run. Looks like so much fun! Stella looks like she is really enjoying it too!
    @Avidkeo - I would send the watch in as well and use Strava or MapMyRun in the interim. They won't give you all the metrics but will keep you on your training for distance and pace. I would likely use Strava if I had to pick but they both do the same things. Strava also has the social side too if you want more of that.
    @hamsterwheel6 - for shoes with wide toe boxes you might check out Altra and Topo Athletics. I personally like Topo better but both have wide toe boxes with narrow heels in their women's shoes

    All the shoe porn makes me REALLY want a new pair of running shoes... It is taking so much restraint not to go buy a new pair. I may have to just look and see if any of my favorites are on sale you know because...
    I may have made my goal too low for the month but I will adjust up later if I can run more.

    Date..........Miles........Total
    05/01.......1.72..........1.72
    05/02.......5.70..........7.42
    05/03.......0.00..........7.42 - Stretch and Roll plus Strength Training
    05/04.......5.39........12.81
    05/05.......0.00........12.81 - Stretch and Roll plus Strength Training
    05/06.......2.22........15.03 - Night run
    05/07.......0.00........15.03 - Stretch and Roll plus Strength Training

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    2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 640.70/1000 miles (running and walking)

    2020 Planned and Completed Races
    02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,190 Member
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    @shanaber and @janejellyroll thanks guys.

    Would I be crazy to buy a cheap GPS watch for the next month? Found a xiaomi watch for only $150 (about $80usd) so I can have pace while I'm running, or just suck it up?

    Though realistically I'll just be throwing that money away cause I would probably never use it again.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,190 Member
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    So enough of my FWP,

    Today I ran 7 miles/11.5k according to Hal. It was glorious. I had set my alarm for 5:15 to give myself enough time to run before work, but actually woke just before 5. So got up, checked the temperature, it wasn't as cold as I expected it to be. Gear on, including my noxgear over my hydration pack haha. Though the sun was out, it was still pretty dark and I like to be safe.

    I made sure I kept an eye on my pace, realising when I was going too fast, and slowing down. And in the end it felt really good and pretty easy.

    I do worry about my hip flexor though, I noticed them starting to talk towards the end. I made a point of stretching these well, and may do some more tonight.

    Tomorrow is another long run, 24k or 15 miles! I've planned my route, and my day. I'm doing an out and back, but am actually going to start in the middle. That way if I have to ditch for any reason I don't have the whole length to walk back lol. Also I can tackle the hilly bits at the beginning, with the flat all at the end, mimicking the run I'm going to be doing.

    I'm not really nervous, just excited!

    And today I looked ahead at my work schedule for the next few weeks and realised my longest run falls on a day I happen to be working. So I've asked for my rostered day off the following day, and I'll run it then. I figured 1 day early won't hurt haha.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    Thanks guys, I'll send it back - after my 24k/15mile run tomorrow. A long run is NOT the time to be playing around with a new app that may or may not give me the info I want.

    Would you use strava or map my run? Much the same?

    I've used both, I prefer Strava.

    I agree. If the choice is between those two, Strava.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
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    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @shanaber and @janejellyroll thanks guys.

    Would I be crazy to buy a cheap GPS watch for the next month? Found a xiaomi watch for only $150 (about $80usd) so I can have pace while I'm running, or just suck it up?

    Though realistically I'll just be throwing that money away cause I would probably never use it again.

    If I am to offer wise and intelligent advise I would say save your money.

    I would also likely be a hypocrite. ;)
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,190 Member
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    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Avidkeo wrote: »
    @shanaber and @janejellyroll thanks guys.

    Would I be crazy to buy a cheap GPS watch for the next month? Found a xiaomi watch for only $150 (about $80usd) so I can have pace while I'm running, or just suck it up?

    Though realistically I'll just be throwing that money away cause I would probably never use it again.

    If I am to offer wise and intelligent advise I would say save your money.

    I would also likely be a hypocrite. ;)

    It's a relief to know im not alone lol
    I'll spend my money on a long sleeve merino top instead.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,685 Member
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    Avidkeo wrote: »
    So enough of my FWP,

    Today I ran 7 miles/11.5k according to Hal. It was glorious. I had set my alarm for 5:15 to give myself enough time to run before work, but actually woke just before 5. So got up, checked the temperature, it wasn't as cold as I expected it to be. Gear on, including my noxgear over my hydration pack haha. Though the sun was out, it was still pretty dark and I like to be safe.

    I made sure I kept an eye on my pace, realising when I was going too fast, and slowing down. And in the end it felt really good and pretty easy.

    I do worry about my hip flexor though, I noticed them starting to talk towards the end. I made a point of stretching these well, and may do some more tonight.

    Tomorrow is another long run, 24k or 15 miles! I've planned my route, and my day. I'm doing an out and back, but am actually going to start in the middle. That way if I have to ditch for any reason I don't have the whole length to walk back lol. Also I can tackle the hilly bits at the beginning, with the flat all at the end, mimicking the run I'm going to be doing.

    I'm not really nervous, just excited!

    And today I looked ahead at my work schedule for the next few weeks and realised my longest run falls on a day I happen to be working. So I've asked for my rostered day off the following day, and I'll run it then. I figured 1 day early won't hurt haha.

    Regarding your hip flexor - make sure you massage your glutes thoroughly. These two are very much connected and my super tight hip flexor pain was resolved in minutes by treating my glutes.

    As for the watch, here's my two cents. This could be a really good time to spend a month running purely by feel. It's easy to get hung up on numbers. Stop, and listen to your body without the distraction of pace and time. And relax and simply enjoy running for running's sake. If you plot your route in advance you'll get the right number of kilometres, and who cares if you come in a few minutes earlier or a few minutes later. Go old school!!!

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