June 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@bearly63 the cactus is beautiful, the other not so much! A house I run by has an amazing cactus by their mailbox I need to take a picture, it's not huge but it's beautiful.2
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@pfprimo I should take one rest day a week. Sometimes that doesn't happen, especially if the week gets a little wonky. But sometimes the rest day is the most important day of the week.
I also try to get one longer run per week. Two laps around my condo development is 7k; three laps plus a little tail is 11k. Sometimes when I don't take a rest day, I don't think I have enough stamina to do my longer run, so I just do the standard 7k.
Frequency, distance, and pace are all very individual.3 -
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@PastorVincent you may not realize this but you are a trend setter.
That is a bit scary.1 -
PPT today - had to postpone due to sick kids, t minus 1hr 45mins.
I can't wait! Not that I expect this to be the answer to life, the universe and everything (yes, I know that's 42), but can make a plan for getting back to it!
Hopefully will be doing some gentle running tomorrow. Been a week!4 -
@mbaker566 and @PastorVincent Thanks for the context -- I'll just make sure to check the ingredients on the ones I am planning to try.
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@bearly63 Love the cactus flower. Sorry your lavender didn't make it.0
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I had planned for today to be a cross training day, but then I was reminded that it is Global Running Day. For cross training, I was going to do an uphill treadmill walk. So, I modified it by walking a mile, then ran a mile, then walked another mile. So, cross trained and ran. Win-win.
My AC is out. Technician is supposed to come in the morning around 9:30 to fix it. Thankfully, my house is in the middle of the woods, so it is shady and doesn't get extremely hot. Glad my treadmill is in the basement, which is cooler than the main level.
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quilteryoyo wrote: »I had planned for today to be a cross training day, but then I was reminded that it is Global Running Day. For cross training, I was going to do an uphill treadmill walk. So, I modified it by walking a mile, then ran a mile, then walked another mile. So, cross trained and ran. Win-win.
My AC is out. Technician is supposed to come in the morning around 9:30 to fix it. Thankfully, my house is in the middle of the woods, so it is shady and doesn't get extremely hot. Glad my treadmill is in the basement, which is cooler than the main level.
one of the main reasons i'd like to fix up my basement is to live down there in summer :P3 -
I’m so behind. Tried to catch up as best I could and delighted to hear @quilteryoyo’s dad is better and that you’re on the mend @Avidkeo.
I didn’t find out it was Global Running Day today until this afternoon so I’m extra glad I got my 5 miles in this morning!
Hope everyone is safe and well. X
June goal: 75 miles
June total: 10 miles
1/6: 5m
2/6: Strength training
3/6: 5m
May: 80 m
April: 115 m
March: 76.4 m
February: 17.8 m
January: 04 -
Great running on Global Running day everyone! @pfprimo nice job on the 5k time! That's awesome!
@Lexigraph thanks and same to you - good job getting out there instead of going back to bed!
@Teresa502 your kayaking staycation looks great. I'm itching to buy a kayak but it seems like everyone I know who has one barely uses it, and I'm trying not to spend huge amounts of money right now (and if I bought a kayak, then I'd need a rack too). But I seriously want one!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
06/01/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 3.5
06/02/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 6.8
06/03/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 9.3
I didn't contribute much to global running day. But I did go to the track for a workout. First we did sprints and plyometric exercises between. Then we did a farmer carry with a dumbbell for .1 mile, ran a lap, then repeated two more times. It was so humid, and my hands could barely hold that stupid dumbbell.
I intended to run more later in the day but it didn't happen. I did talk a nice walk though. My legs are feeling heavy and I'm entirely unmotivated to run this week. I think I burned out last month. Maybe a cutback week will get me back on track.3 -
@katharmonic thank you for your kind words. Kudos to you on the sprints at the track - you reminded me that speed work is a critical piece to any running regimen. I typically run 3x week, averaging 4-7 miles at a moderate pace (in my case, ~11:45 mile). If I'm going to become a more efficient runner, I really do need to incorporate some speed work, whether its fartleks on my usual routes, or a visit to the local school track. Good stuff and thanks!1
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For global running day, I ran 6.4. It was warm, and I went easy as I could. Sometimes it’s harder going slower. But I could tell that it was a good idea as my heart rate was higher at that pace.
@quilteryoyo Great news about dad. I know too well these stress tests!
@pfprimo good running ! That is my 5K goal..28 min or less. Long shot but a goal lol. My pr is 28:09 last year which I have yet to come close to. But I will keep trying. I run 3 days a week 4-7 miles as well and a long run on Sat or sun depending on weather and what I’ve got going on. Gives me a couple rest days which I might cross train or noting at all.
I’m wanting to try this Skratch or tailwind..Have to go to Fleet Feet soon as my shoes are at over 450 miles already, according to Garmin. And I kind of feel it in my shin I think. Could be placebo thinking need new shoes!
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@Avidkeo a fellow hitchhiker of the universe!
See I knew I liked you for a reason!
Well I'm limping now!
Definitely my soleus muscle. And no I am not ready yet to run. One simple test, can I hop across the room pain free, really demonstrated how bad it is. I was unable to do this simple test.
He tested a lot of my ankle mobility and balance, and overall I'm good. Then on the treadmill to check my gait, footfall etc. And all good. He was quite complimentary actually! I have good strong calf muscles, land well, and have a good gait. He was impressed with my speed (lol yay), especially my walking speed.
Then tested how tight my hips were. Yeah they are tight. So I have a few stretches to do, a couple I do anyway but not as frequent as often as I should, and a couple of extras I know I should do but don't haha.
Been encouraged to do more cross training - so get out the bike, continue my fast walking. But no running for another week. Sigh.
He did a couple of dry needles - don't know much about acupuncture. Never had it, so I'm being open minded. Figured it couldn't hurt haha.
Now I'm limping around the house haha.
So I'm going to be good. No more running for a week. Sigh.
Pass the chocolate please. Oh. D'oh.8 -
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I ran 7 miles on the trail this morning. Late start for me (10:30 am) and I could really tell a difference in the temperature compared to when I usually run at 6:00 am. I never could get my Garmin to connect to the Garmin Connect app on my phone which connects to Strava. My battery life of my Forerunner has not been up to par lately either. When I ran 14 miles on Saturday I only had 26% battery power left at the end of the run. This doesn't bode well for marathon training. So, since Garmin has a Father's Day sale going on, I ordered a new one this morning. Should be here next week!
@Avidkeo - hope you are healed and back to running soon. In the meantime, enjoy the cross training!
@katharmonic - I can't justify purchasing a kayak either. Yesterday, a friend of a friend had all these kayaks and he and his wife transported us and kayaks to the start and picked us up at the end point. It was very kind of them. The last time I went was a couple of years ago and we used a company that supplied the kayak and transportation for $20 or something. I figure as infrequently as I go, it's better to pay as I go!4 -
2.99 miles last night (I know, it hurts, but did not keep going to get 3 even).
5.50 miles tonight.
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@kgirlhart - if you haven't ordered the toe caps yet message me and I would be happy to send you a pack. I have SO many! Pretty sure they will last me forever.
@quilteryoyo - so glad your dad is home and that they are adjusting his meds. Hope that helps him feel better!
@elise4270 and @avidkeo - I suspect there are several of us hitchhikers here!
@avidkeo - hope your calf feels better. Do you go back to see him next week?
@pfprimo - When I was able to run longer distances I was typically running 3-4 times during the week 3-6 miles each and then a long run of 8-10 or longer depending on where I was on my training plan. At least one of those days was a speed workout.
@katharmonic - my daughter wanted to buy a kayak too and she has a Subaru so has the rack to transport it. At the time though she had no where to store it. She could have gotten a nice one with an employee discount at REI. Now she has space for it but won't spend the money. Like @Teresa502, she rents one typically or borrows from a friend. She did the same this winter with skiing. She took cross country lessons and they included the skis, boots, etc. It was actually a great deal especially since most of the other people registered for the class didn't show up after the 1st lesson. She had privates and then access to all the trails for the rest of the day.
I went out for a run this morning but ended up deciding after taking the pup around the neighborhood, that it was too hot for him and too hot for me to run. I dropped him back home and changed my planned run to a power walk instead. Now my foot is sore where the stress fracture was. Hope I didn't re-injure it. I will ice it tonight and tomorrow is a cross train day so that should give it a rest. I am doing the NYRR virtual race in Strava for Global Running Day and since I didn't really run today I will do that mile on Friday. It should also be a bit cooler I hope.
I am not going to setup a ticker yet since I still don't know how much I will be able to run this month. I would like to join the 100 mile club again but for now I am just keeping it in the back of my mind.
Date..........Miles........Total
06/01.......5.95..........5.95
06/02.......0.00..........5.95
06/03.......5.45........11.40
2020 Run the Year Team - 2020 R.I.O.T. (Running Is Our Therapy) 759.34/1000 miles (running and walking)
2020 Planned and Completed Races
02/02/20 - Surf City Half Marathon5 -
Question - I know many of you get up really early before work to run. If you didn't have to get up for work would you still get up that early and run?
Background - I used to go for my run before my 6 or 6:30 am meetings started (worked from home). When I stopped working I kept it up for a while but I seem to sleep later and later now (also going to bed later) and I just can't seem to get up early to run any longer. I want to, have been working on getting to bed earlier too , but I never seem to get out the door before 8:30...
Also on another note, after all our discussion on AfterShokz - mine broke today. Same place as last time right by the controls. I don't think I am going to ask for another warranty replacement. I did use some duct tape on them and hoping it will hold them together despite the sweat. I am wondering if it is something I am doing or if it is a more common problem. The first pair lasted 5 months and the replacement 7 months. IDK maybe I should see about another replacement - they have another year on the warranty.
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