June 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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@_nikkiwolf_ I see an ice cream running challenge being thrown down here. I'm up for it!
@brittanystebbins95 I'm sorry for all your stress. Good for you for keeping moving. I hope things will ease up for you and you can enjoy the arrival of your baby - soon? I can't remember when you are due, but I know I'm impressed with you for getting miles in while growing your little human!
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
06/17/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 74.5
06/18/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 79.5
06/19/20 :::: 2.3 :::: 81.8
Third running workout of the week. I did a one-mile warmup on the track and then we did our sprint workout. 50 m sprints x 6, then three sets of 3 sprints with plyo exercises in between each. Total of 15 sprints, 9 tuck jumps, 9 hand clap pushups, 9 skaters.
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Missed all the chat today, because I've been baking!
Be warned, Porn in spoiler
Having a big party tomorrow for the girls, a joint one to celebrate since their birthdays were during heavy lockdown when we couldn't even leave the house. We sort of thought we would have around 20 people coming, but last count is closer to 70! Eep! So the fancy blue cake in the fridge will be assembled tomorrow, so I'll post more pics tomorrow.
Fortunately the party is only for about an hr, we have a couple of games arranged. Fortunately the weather is supposed to be good, so the kids should have a blast.
Actually look forward to it!
Should have heeded your warning...3 -
6-1 7k moderate
6-2 7k moderate
6-3 7k easy
6-4 7k moderately easy
6-5 7k easily moderate
6-6 7k slow
6-7 7k moderate
6-8 rest
6-9 7k moderately easy
6-10 7k easy
6-11 7k easy
6-12 7k moderate
6-13 7k thresholdy
6-14 7k moderate
6-15 rest
6-16 7k easy
6-17 7k easy
6-18 7k easy
6-19 7k easy
June Total: 119k
June Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
2020 Total through May: 900k
Mostly cloudy, high 60s F with a slight breeze from the east. Last night's showers added to the humidity.
south. A bit more humid than yesterday.
When you pop in here claiming your December 2020 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs
Run at least 4 5k races
Get a 5k PR
Average at least 138k per month, to meet my Run the Year pledge of 1,020 miles
Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020k in 2020
Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders
2020 races:
9-19 Race for the Parks 5k, Hudson, OH
10-11 Haunted Hustle 5k, Aurora, OH4 -
If ye be in thee market fer some new kicks, New Balance is having a site-wide 30% off sale.
https://www.newbalance.com3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »For my fellow Dr. Who fans, and those that love a good laugh, you need to watch this when you can. Totally off topic, but IMO laughter is always on topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65FUgIcuLTI
@PastorVincent uhhhhhhh so this is my FAVORITE show and i am a DIE HARD DR WHO FAN. it's my favorite thing in the world.
So thanks for this. Really made my otherwise difficult day much better!0 -
I'm going to miss some things so for everyone I miss, I did read your post and I love you and I support you and you are not alone.
@rheddmobile I am so sorry about your trail. I agree - it's best to err on the side of LIVING as opposed to the alternative.
@Avidkeo CAKE PORN! OMG I LOVE CAKE! I had cake last Friday for my daughter's 14th and it was soooooooo good! And.... I won't have cake again until my son's birthday ,which is in January.
@Tramboman KEEP GOING! YOUR CONSISTENCY IS SO INSPIRING AND MAKES ME WANT TO BE BETTER
@quilteryoyo I am also sorry about your dad. Both of my parents are dead. I can empathize. Difficult to convey through a screen and difficult to express, but in my heart I am hugging you. Also, thanks for the kutos on preparation! I got a box of Spring Energy on the way because Sally McRae said I should and if you enter YELLOWRUNNER as a promo code you'll get a discount. So yay for more fuel!
Pain report: Did some lifting and PT last night and I think I am sore from that. I have REALLY taken it easy this week. I just want to make it through a shorter run tomorrow and do short runs the rest of the week until THE SUMMERTIME BINGE. I am still nervous about the mileage I have laid out but if 2020 has taught any of us anything, it's that we can adjust and adapt as we need to. Also got that sports bra exchanged, so that was fun. Also, the kids will be with their dad for the bulk of the binge (he has specific visitation rights during summer breaks) so that allows me some time to truly focus on recovery and rest and preparation. and REST.
@Faebert good news on the quad! Praying for continued healing for you!
Also, you all will never believe this - but I discovered spotify this week. AND DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN ADD FOLLOWERS AND FOLLOW PEOPLE?! I have a three month trial so I have to decide which other subscriptions to cancel. I think it MIGHT ACTUALLY be better than Pandora! I can't believe it! I already have almost ten hours on my running playlist!2 -
Today I completed week 2 of C25K! Was able to do 1.86 miles, so it wasn't the furthest I've gone in those 30 minutes, but its not too far off - so I'm happy about it
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@rheddmobile - that sounds like the worst, I'm sorry that was your experience! I live in SoCal and it been interesting to see how many people have just "forgotten" that there's still a pandemic Its now a state requirement to wear a mask outside, so we'll see how people respond. But hope its better the next time you head out! 7 -
6/1 – 4
6/2 – 5
6/3 – 4
6/4 – 4
6/5 – 4
6/6 – 3
6/7 – 3
6/8 – 5
6/9 – 4 with Champ
6/10 – 2 with Macy and Champ – walking
6/11 – 5
6/12 – 5
6/13 – 5 miles trails with Champ
6/14 – 3
6/15 – 5
6/16 – 3
6/17 – 2 miles with Macy and Champ – walking
6/18 – 5 + 4 with friend
6/19 – rest have race in morning – might just walk the doggies
75 of 100 miles
@quilteryoyo So my friend was actually in the control room when the Challenger blew up. She doesn’t talk about it often but when she does it’s horrible to hear. She still sees and talks to many who were there with her, she said it’s one of those bonds between people when there’s a tragedy. We have the Space and Rocket Center here in town, which is really cool, for years Skip went to Space Champ and LOVED it, it’s a great program for kids and adults. There’s a Saturn V and Space Shuttle there with a million other cool things. NASA has a big presence here too, afterall we are the Rocket City ha ha
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Rocket City
https://www.huntsville.org/blog/list/post/how-huntsville-al-earned-the-name-rocket-city/
On a good note, Skip and I signed up, that virtual site has some cute shirts on it too. My other friend wanted the link he wants to sign up too. Thanks
@Avidkeo I just gained 10 lbs on your pictures.
@brittanystebbins95 I can totally appreciate what you are saying regarding COVID. Hang in there!
Races:
Mother’s Day Virtual 5K – done
Retro Run Virtual 5K – done
Rona on the Run - Virtual for St. Jude benefit - done
Keep Moving Huntsville - at least one mile a day 1 - 31 May - done
The Big Run - June 3 - done
NEGU virtual run - June - Team NEGU helping support kids with cancer
Big Foot Wild Thangs Trail Race 5K/10K – June 20 on the trails…all together like a real race
Run 4 on the 4th – Virtual 4 miles on 4th of July
ISS Virtual 5K in July
Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June – Sept
Oak Barrel Half Marathon – October – postponed from April
Flora-Bama 600K - Virtual race from Huntsville AL to the Florida Alabama state line in Orange Beach 50% there!
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@quilteryoyo @skippygirlsmom
So, these two pictures were taken with a very very cheap point and click 35mm film camera and then scanned in much later. But here you go, the promised pictures of the real ISS when I visited it...I forget which section this is, but it is up there now. This was back in 2001 when this section was in Huntsville.
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@brittanystebbins95 – I’m so sorry for all your stressors. It’s only natural to want to have your mom with you during the birth of your first child. I would feel the same. And to separate a mom and her newborn baby – oh my goodness, how heartbreaking! Please know that I appreciate you and all the law enforcement officers who work hard to protect me. It’s a shame that a few bad apples have caused not only loss of lives but such chaos.
@skippygirlsmom – Good luck tomorrow! My 5th Marathon was the Rocket City marathon. We had packet pick-up and pre-race dinner at the space center and ran by it the next day. It was the best part of the entire race!
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38 minutes - 1 hour 10 left4
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Thanks @PastorVincent
@Teresa502 I didn't know you ran Rocket City. I worked it a few years, great event. I think Skip is talking about it this year.3 -
@Avidkeo I cannot wait to see the cake - beautiful work and those brown triangles? Yum!!!
@brittanystebbins95 So sorry for your stress. This is supposed to be such a happy time. Keep exercising - it will help with the stress.
@PastorVincent Thanks for the NB heads up....my shoes are not on the deal but they have some good stuff!
@natacosupreme Great job....keep going!
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Got my walk in today. Was going to run but the hip is hurting. I spent the time zig -zagging away from other runners and walkers to avoid getting too close.
Austin and I think other large cities just went to "masks are required in public places in doors." Our cases are out of control and ICU's are full. Too many crowds between Memorial weekend, grad parties, protests, etc....I feel like my past 4 months of effort have been for naught. Thank god for exercise and nature.
Tomorrow is my DD's MCAT.....I will be so happy when its done 🙏👍
June Goal: 30 miles
6/3: 3.5 miles intervals
6/5: 3.5 mile walk
6/8:4.25 mile walk
6/12: 4 mile run
6/19: 3.4 mile walk
June Miles To Date: 18.65 miles
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Thanks everyone for the hints about playlists for my phone/headphones. I'll have to play around with that some this weekend. Just got an e-mail that the headphones have shipped. Yeah.1
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@PastorVincent Thanks for the NB heads up....my shoes are not on the deal but they have some good stuff!
I got my son a pair for $48.99! Was pleased with that. Sorry, you did not score.2 -
@brittanystebbins95 – I’m so sorry for all your stressors. It’s only natural to want to have your mom with you during the birth of your first child. I would feel the same. And to separate a mom and her newborn baby – oh my goodness, how heartbreaking! Please know that I appreciate you and all the law enforcement officers who work hard to protect me. It’s a shame that a few bad apples have caused not only loss of lives but such chaos.
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@skippygirlsmom I remember I was driving to CA, listening to the launch on the radio, when the Challenger blew up. So sad. I can't imagine what it would have been like to have been in the control room. Space Camp would have been so much fun! Yeah for signing up for the virtual race.
@PastorVincent Very cool. It looks so small. I can't imagine living in there for years.
I may have to check out the Rocket City Marathon.
No exercise for me today. Instead mom, dad, and I packed up the rest of my cousin's stuff at his apartment and brought some of it home. I may not do much tomorrow either and just take this week as a "rest" week of sorts - did play lots of tennis and got in one run and then repeat do this week's plan next week.
Mom told me I looked tired yesterday. I told her I wasn't physically tired, but I was mentally tired. Everything seems to be piling up. I just need a little relaxation before hitting everything strong again on Monday. As a result, I had a weird dream last night. Part of it was that my mom had made a skillet of cornbread. There was a piece out buttered and waiting for me to eat it, but I only got one bite because I had to leave to take someone somewhere. Anyway, mom always cooks lunch for me on Sunday. I told her today I wanted corn bread and pinto beans this week. That's what I grew up eating almost every day, so it's my comfort food. Can hardly wait for Sunday to get here.5 -
I'm going to admit that I am a little bit technically challenged. I just glanced at Spotify. Am I reading it right that you have to pay a monthly subscription to be able to download your playlist so you can listen offline? I don't mind, if that is what I have to do, since it's a lot less than unlimited data I thought I was going to have to get. If I get it on my computer and download a playlist, can I transfer that to my phone, or do I have to download it from Spotify on the phone? If anyone can give me a cliff note version of Spotify for Dummies, I would appreciate it.1
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You all need to tell me next time you’re in town for a race.
@quilteryoyo a year or so ago Rocket City added a half marathon option, however, they don’t open it until so many full are sold. It’s a great Boston Qualifier because it’s pretty flat. So amazing to run passed the Rockets. I work right across the street from the Space and Rocket Center so I’ll run over that way and we have a race at Christmas that runs out there but actually starts in the Botanical Gardens next door. Mental tired is so much worse than physical.
@T1DCarnivoreRunner great picture! I look about and see that rocket every day. So beautiful at night.
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