June 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,523 Member
    edited June 2020
    @katharmonic Looks like a nice place to hike. Not sure about running over all of those rocks and roots. You rock.

    Yeah! @Avidkeo . Can hardly wait to see how it goes.

    @coolblackcat You are doing great. Slow and steady is the way to go so you don't get injured in the process.

    @hmaddpear Awesome virtual race!
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    kgirlhart wrote: »
    @hmaddpear Congrats on the 10K PR. I've been playing Zombies Run for a few years but this spring was the first time I did the Virtual Race. It was so fun! There is usually one in the spring and the fall. I'm hoping they will be able to do it again this Halloween.

    Thank you! I've only done one ZR virtual race, the first one back in 2016. I did the 5k back then, but doing the 5k unlocked the 10k as well, so that's the one I did on Sunday. (Turns out it's the same story, but it's been a while since I listened!)

    I'm definitely going to sign up for the next one. In the mean time, I'm inspired to find any other virtual races to do. Does anyone know if there a list somewhere? (Or should I just join a running forum or two?!)

  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    Okay, I made a schedule for the Aravaipa Summertime Binge. What do you think? Any ideas on moving the mileage around? Should I change anything?

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,523 Member
    @Teresa502 Love the medal. And yes, Yeah for us. I saw that yesterday. I got my 400 mile medal over the weekend too.

    @skippygirlsmom Haha about being better today than yesterday. It's almost chilly, isn't it. Weird weather. I love that you are doing the virtual races to support St Jude. I wonder where she gets her medals made? I would love to sponsor a virtual race for the American Cancer Society/Relay For Life. I have been involved with them since my husband passes away from brain cancer in 2006. I was happy to find out they do donate quite a large sum of money to St Jude also.

    @kgirlhart Glad you had a great run and that your weather is not unbearable yet.

    @Camaramandy648 I think only you can schedule your miles, as you know what other obligations you have. I do like that you are planning some shorter mileage days, especially at the end. That way if you get behind, you wan't have an issue making them up.

    @hmaddpear Just google virtual races. There are a few sites out there. Most give some of the proceeds to charity.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,523 Member
    It was cool here again this morning, and is going to be all day, so I didn't have to get up early to run. That's a big win for me. I got out of the house at around 11 am with a temperature of 63°F and 63% humidity. Really nice conditions. Today's plan called for a Tempo run - 10 minutes easy, 15 minutes medium effort, 10 minutes easy. I did driveway laps and ran a little extra to get in 3 miles, plus one mile of walking.

    I ran a little bit faster than normal for my easy pace, but my HR stayed where it should, so I will call that a win. However, I did have a little bit of a problem breathing today - felt more labored that it should have for the effort. I was coughing too, so there must have been something in the air this morning.

    My splits were 12:54 (almost all easy effort), 12:17 (all at the medium effort), and 13:28. I'm happy with that.

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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @Camaramandy648 I’m sorry I don’t remember your normal mileage, but I would personally not want to run 22 one day and 20 the next, I might want to move the lower days in the middle of them. Maybe 22 then 12, then 18, then 8 because I know my legs will be tired, but that’s how my brain works.
    @quilteryoyo I’m sorry to hear about your husband, hugs. I’ll ask her where she got them, they are really nice.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,278 Member
    03/06 2.55 miles
    04/06 2.02 miles
    08/06 2.34 miles
    11/06 2.05 miles
    12/06 2.06 miles
    16/06 2.58 miles


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  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @skippygirlsmom @quilteryoyo i have already had to manipulate the schedule a couple of times since posting because of obligations to my kids and job... *sigh* I'm gonna make this happen!
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    edited June 2020
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    6/1 15.45 miles
    6/2 20.48 miles
    6/3 19.34 miles, 765 days on the run
    6/4 20.12 miles
    6/5 20.21 miles
    6/6 26.43 miles
    6/7 1.38 miles Oh look! I rested!
    6/8 15.45 miles, 770 days on the run
    6/9 15.36 miles
    6/10 16.2 miles slog through humidity
    6/11 18.17 miles
    6/12 16.09 miles new shoes!
    6/13 16.15 miles, 775 days on the run
    6/14 31.28 miles beast mode engaged
    6/15 13.42 miles
    6/16 17.22 miles

    @AlphaHowls The ones in bold are my favorite ones. :)

    Okay so your log is actually inspiring to me. What do you do for fuel when you're running crazy consecutive days like this? I have never done what I am about to do and between the regular nerves and working to heal IT Band injuries (AGAIN), I am kind of freaking out. The clock starts on June 27 and I have ten days from the start to cram in as many miles as I can. It's supposed to be cumulative but I emailed the race director and she said it doesn't matter how many miles I do on which days since it is fixed time. I am currently set at 132 if I follow the plan above. I am working around my two kids' needs, their summer schedule with their dad, and working 10-11 hour days, so my weekday runs can't be too long, nor can they be long on days I have the kids.

  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @Camaramandy648 I'm sorry I don't remember the particular challenge you are doing here, but that sounds brutal. I get what you are saying about your schedule, but I worry about your injuries with that kind of mileage. Be careful!

    Great run to enjoy a cooler day @quilteryoyo!

    Nice work on the 10k PR @hmaddpear! I've never done zombies run but the idea intrigues me a little.

    @kgirlhart good run - always good when you feel like you could do more.

    @skippygirlsmom that's very cool about the virtual races for St. Jude's. Great idea and sounds like a really successful fundraising effort. I always worry that not enough gets to the actual charities, but that sounds fantastic.

    Just keep up the good work @coolblackcat! Consistency not the mileage is the key to improving.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @katharmonic It is the Summertime Binge, put on by Aravaipa. It's a ten-day, fixed time, cumulative challenge. So. It'll be the hardest thing I've done in terms of running. I don't HAVE to do 132 miles - but that is what's on the calendar. It's a matter of how much healing and strengthening I am able to make my body do and how much running I can ACTUALLY fit in to the set days. It's a ton of mileage, yes. My nerves are getting shot just thinking about it but I'm already committed, so I think the best thing to do is develop a strategy, do the best I can, push myself without further injury, and be graceful if/when I have to say, "Okay, this is as far as these legs will go."


    But ya know.... I'm pretty excited too!

  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @kgirlhart cream crackered = knackered (really tired). At least I think so haha.

    So haven't run yet. Was on call last night so only just woke up. Its miserable outside, very VERY wet. Perfect running weather haha.

    I'm really nervous. Leg feels fine. If I end up in pain though I'm going to be really upset. I'm trying to settle my mind before go out cause it will be what it is. I know though I'm going to be really annoyed and frustrated if I need another week off.

    Just finishing my coffee, then I'll go
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    06/01/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 3.5
    06/02/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 6.8
    06/03/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 9.3
    06/04/20 :::: 3.4 :::: 12.7
    06/05/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 15.9
    06/06/20 :::: 6.8 :::: 22.7
    06/07/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 27.7
    06/08/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 30.8
    06/09/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 33.9
    06/10/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 38.9
    06/11/20 :::: 6.0 :::: 45.0
    06/12/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 48.0
    06/13/20 :::: 10.0 :::: 58.0
    06/14/20 :::: 3.6 :::: 61.6
    06/15/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 65.1
    06/16/20 :::: 4.4 :::: 69.5

    I went to an "official" speedwork group today! Semi-official anyway. With our running coach, though the full program is not up and running yet. It was a small group and our entrance fee for today was to donate at least two food items that he brings to families that have been really hit by the economics of the COVID 19 situation.

    So the workout today was 1 minute intervals with 1 minute recovery in between, x 10. We did this in a park by a lake with a wide path for running/biking/rollerblading etc. It was not terribly busy so we were able to do our out-and-backs without being in the way of anyone. I like this workout but I really prefer doing it on a track so you don't have to turn at 30 seconds.

    It was tough! I felt like either I've gotten out of shape or I forgot how hard it is. Likely both are a little true, and it was pretty hot. We followed up with 6 sprints. I also did 15 minutes of warmup and 10 of cooldown to get to that total for today.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @katharmonic that sounds like so much fun! We have a track here that I, funnily, have never been to. The running store where I am a regular now (haha) has a running group that meets a couple of times a week. I always think I should be more social and go just to see, but between everything else, the time I get to run is my only alone time. I do think I probably am lacking in some progression and improvement because of the lack of community.... but then again, who needs real life bodies when I have all of you?

    @avidkeo right there with ya. I have been doing a lot of strength and PT exercises to try to get all healed up and ready for the next run. I am really so impressed with how you've held back and listened to your body.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    @katharmonic in this case the virtual race was done by a gal in our local running community so I knew every dime she didn’t need for purchasing medals, labels, envelopes and postage would go to the charity. I also look at the virtual races for that info because they have to post it, I have friends that say it’s a great cause and like $2.00 of $40 goes to the cause, hhmm write them a check direct and buy yourself a $5.00 medal ha ha
    @AlphaHowls great runs as usual. I hear the Chirps Eat Bugs products are really good, do you like them? Well I guess you do since you use them. If I didn’t love you before I certainly do now

    Generic Schedule:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - I work at a paying job. My hours, private practice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
    All other time/days and my very being belongs to my mother. I am her caregiver.

    My running is based on feeling. I am slow and I do not 'race'. I do not do tempo, speed or any other things many people do. My bladder has never held very long. I have to be conscious of where I can reach a bathroom. I have kidney problems, gout, osteopenia, back pain, muscle aches, piriformis syndrome. Any time I have free, I am out in the yard working. I will be 50 this year. God willing and God Bless, I just want to run.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 2,004 Member
    @skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    @AlphaHowls great runs as usual. I hear the Chirps Eat Bugs products are really good, do you like them? Well I guess you do since you use them. If I didn’t love you before I certainly do now

    I have IBS - C and the crickets do not cause gas or bloating. My brother introduced me to crickets last September. I do love the crickets. I also use the cricket flour to protein up my oat/banana cookie.

  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    @Camaramandy648 wrote: »

    @AlphaHowls The ones in bold are my favorite ones. :)

    Okay so your log is actually inspiring to me. What do you do for fuel when you're running crazy consecutive days like this? I have never done what I am about to do and between the regular nerves and working to heal IT Band injuries (AGAIN), I am kind of freaking out. The clock starts on June 27 and I have ten days from the start to cram in as many miles as I can. It's supposed to be cumulative but I emailed the race director and she said it doesn't matter how many miles I do on which days since it is fixed time. I am currently set at 132 if I follow the plan above. I am working around my two kids' needs, their summer schedule with their dad, and working 10-11 hour days, so my weekday runs can't be too long, nor can they be long on days I have the kids.

    I always carry fuel and water, every single run. That does not mean I always use it.

    In my pouch:
    GU CHOCOLATE OUTRAGE gel 100 cals
    GU ORANGE Energy chews 160 cals
    Black forest Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit (2 packs) 70 cals each
    Gatorade Fruit Punch Chews 100 cals
    Gatorade Green Apple Chews 100 cals

    Hydration belt 4 - 8 oz water bottles

    Depending on my timing and how I feel, my first snack is around mile 18
    Depending on weather/heat is when I sip/guzzle water

    Once I return to home base:
    Powerade Orange/grape/fruit punch if it has been hot
    20-40 fl oz water again weather/heat dependent

    Within 30 minutes of return from run:
    Chirps Eat Bugs - Vanilla Cricket Protein, 15 gram (I also use chocolate)
    Quaker - Rice Cakes Lightly Salted, 20 g
    Dole Banana - Peeled Banana 125 g

    If you would like to see my food diary, just friend request me.

    My runs are time based, I need plenty of time for distance. This often times mean getting up around 3:30 to 4:00 AM. I have spent the last 4 years building my distance running. (July 2015 - I started MFP and lost 100 lbs).

    Generic Schedule:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - I work at a paying job. My hours, private practice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
    All other time/days and my very being belongs to my mother. I am her caregiver.

    My running is based on feeling. I am slow and I do not 'race'. I do not do tempo, speed or any other things many people do. My bladder has never held very long. I have to be conscious of where I can reach a bathroom. I have kidney problems, gout, osteopenia, back pain, muscle aches, piriformis syndrome. Any time I have free, I am out in the yard working. I will be 50 this year. God willing and God Bless, I just want to run.

    @AlphaHowls so as it happens, we are not so different! Also, my best friend is an LPC. :) I'll get my masters in psych one of these days (maybe when I'm not in the middle of raising two high needs kids - accounting was hard enough).

    So a couple differences though. Crickets. Really? Maybe I should try that ....

    The water belt - I just got a handheld because the sun made me do it and I hate running with anything attached. Does the water belt ride up or bounce or do you find it otherwise annoying?
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    @Camaramandy648 wrote: »

    @AlphaHowls The ones in bold are my favorite ones. :)

    Okay so your log is actually inspiring to me. What do you do for fuel when you're running crazy consecutive days like this? I have never done what I am about to do and between the regular nerves and working to heal IT Band injuries (AGAIN), I am kind of freaking out. The clock starts on June 27 and I have ten days from the start to cram in as many miles as I can. It's supposed to be cumulative but I emailed the race director and she said it doesn't matter how many miles I do on which days since it is fixed time. I am currently set at 132 if I follow the plan above. I am working around my two kids' needs, their summer schedule with their dad, and working 10-11 hour days, so my weekday runs can't be too long, nor can they be long on days I have the kids.

    I always carry fuel and water, every single run. That does not mean I always use it.

    In my pouch:
    GU CHOCOLATE OUTRAGE gel 100 cals
    GU ORANGE Energy chews 160 cals
    Black forest Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit (2 packs) 70 cals each
    Gatorade Fruit Punch Chews 100 cals
    Gatorade Green Apple Chews 100 cals

    Hydration belt 4 - 8 oz water bottles

    Depending on my timing and how I feel, my first snack is around mile 18
    Depending on weather/heat is when I sip/guzzle water

    Once I return to home base:
    Powerade Orange/grape/fruit punch if it has been hot
    20-40 fl oz water again weather/heat dependent

    Within 30 minutes of return from run:
    Chirps Eat Bugs - Vanilla Cricket Protein, 15 gram (I also use chocolate)
    Quaker - Rice Cakes Lightly Salted, 20 g
    Dole Banana - Peeled Banana 125 g

    If you would like to see my food diary, just friend request me.

    My runs are time based, I need plenty of time for distance. This often times mean getting up around 3:30 to 4:00 AM. I have spent the last 4 years building my distance running. (July 2015 - I started MFP and lost 100 lbs).

    Generic Schedule:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - I work at a paying job. My hours, private practice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
    All other time/days and my very being belongs to my mother. I am her caregiver.

    My running is based on feeling. I am slow and I do not 'race'. I do not do tempo, speed or any other things many people do. My bladder has never held very long. I have to be conscious of where I can reach a bathroom. I have kidney problems, gout, osteopenia, back pain, muscle aches, piriformis syndrome. Any time I have free, I am out in the yard working. I will be 50 this year. God willing and God Bless, I just want to run.

    Inspiring on so many levels! You are so aware of your needs, more of us could use that!
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 2,004 Member
    edited June 2020
    @Camaramandy648 wrote: »

    @AlphaHowls so as it happens, we are not so different! Also, my best friend is an LPC. :) I'll get my masters in psych one of these days (maybe when I'm not in the middle of raising two high needs kids - accounting was hard enough).

    So a couple differences though. Crickets. Really? Maybe I should try that ....

    The water belt - I just got a handheld because the sun made me do it and I hate running with anything attached. Does the water belt ride up or bounce or do you find it otherwise annoying?

    Crickets are love!
    https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81-iKSd0MKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719QC587/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Heat/humidity and kidneys force me to take care. I love this belt. My one issue, as it gets hotter/sweatier, it can wear a spot on my low back/middle if I forget my glide. I do not like anything in my hands, so the belt is awesome. I have a backpack one, it hurts my shoulders. Otherwise, I love my belt.

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