July 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I'll go with 30 walking miles. Midwife banned me from running due to pelvic pain and a history of preterm births running in my family.
Pretty depressed I can't run but maybe the fresh air will offer a more positive perspective than the back of my eyelids.
Don't be bummed because you can't run. Be pumped because you can walk!!!!!5 -
@Tramboman wrote: »AlphaHowls wrote: »200 miles for July (minimum)
That will get you through the first week. What about the other three weeks?
Keep those dew claws up!!!!!
HAHAHAH! I am learning! At least I added the 'minimum'
*dew claws up*
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Hi everyone, new to the group. I'm going to shoot for 50 miles this month10
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Welcome @I_Want_A_Donut !0
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I'm just starting out after an injury so will aim for 3 X 5km per week for July.4
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I_Want_A_Donut wrote: »Hi everyone, new to the group. I'm going to shoot for 50 miles this month
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So true.
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PastorVincent wrote: »So running storytime...
I was on the way back from my normal route, plodding along at "are we done yet" level of pace when this black cat comes trotting out holding a bunny in its mouth. It notices me and drops the bunny, and backs off a few steps. The bunny shakes its head and looks around like it was think "how in the world did I get here?" The bunny looked unharmed and I just kept plodding along so not sure how that story ended.
So you cat people, what do you think happened there? This is not a cat I know, just some random black cat and I was still at least a mile from home.
When I was a kid we had a tiny and very chilled tabby cat and a exuberant fox terrier dog. We lived in the country and had a lot of hares in the paddocks. One day the cat appears with a hare in its mouth (the hare is considerably bigger than the cat). He's obviously not hungry otherwise he would have eaten it. Instead he presents it to me as a gift. The hare, while in shock, is unharmed.
I think this is a great opportunity to teach our terrier to hunt hares so, with said hare under one arm and the dog under the other, I take them outside (yes, the cat had brought the bunny inside) and let the dog get a good sniff of the hare before putting them both down. The hare freezes, so I give it a flick with my finger and it takes off, as does the dog in hot pursuit. Within a few minutes the hare has vanished and the dog trots back to me bewildered.
About five minutes later, the cat appears again with the hare in its mouth. So I repeat the process (I'll insert at this point that I was 14 and a country kid who didn't think twice about torturing a 'pest' in this fashion. I doubt I'd do this now). Once again the hare shakes off the dog in a matter of minutes and vanishes.
Once again, the cat appears with the hare in its mouth.
This time, after a prolonged chase of half an hour or more, the dog finally manages to corner the hare under the house and quickly dispatches it with the instinctive killer shake that dogs do. But then, oh boy, was he ever proud of himself. Taking everyone to see his kill - even an hour or so later when my father got home from work. Completely oblivious to the fact the cat could catch the hare in minutes and had done so three time prior to his big kill. So funny to watch him strutting about. The cat simply couldn't care less.
I later got to watch how the cat did it (with a different hare, of course). He simply sat dead still in the garden until the hare hopped to within half and metre, then just grabbed it. None of this mad running about and barking lark.
But yes, when the cat was hungry, he'd happily eat a whole hare. And then, exactly like his wild cousins, would sleep for about three days afterwards. He'd eat it very carefully too, cutting a hole in the skin and eating everything except the bones, which he left inside the bag of skin. No real mess, except for fluff.
Incidentally, the dog never managed to catch another hare.7 -
IDK, just going to put 80 miles and see what happens.
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PastorVincent wrote: »So running storytime...
I was on the way back from my normal route, plodding along at "are we done yet" level of pace when this black cat comes trotting out holding a bunny in its mouth. It notices me and drops the bunny, and backs off a few steps. The bunny shakes its head and looks around like it was think "how in the world did I get here?" The bunny looked unharmed and I just kept plodding along so not sure how that story ended.
So you cat people, what do you think happened there? This is not a cat I know, just some random black cat and I was still at least a mile from home.
Bunny too big to be killed maybe? My cat caught a rabbit once, had no idea what to do with it it was too big to kill, or even maim. Bunny got away when cat gave up.1 -
Call last night, then work, followed by a "sick child" who was sent home from Kindy with sore eyes, and not well, only to be perfectly fine an hour later 🙄
No run today. Calf feels fine, but I'm giving it a couple more days. May attempt a run Friday (sans hills) if still going well.
I miss running8 -
So you know those runs that remind you why you love running? Those runs where you get in the stride quickly then cruise along effortlessly, feeling like you could go on forever? There are no idiots about, the sun is shining but there's a nice cool breeze, you can breathe and you feel awesome?
Yeah, today was definitely not one of those runs. HR refused to stay within an easy zone no matter how slow I went, it was hot, it was humid, there were idiots about and it just felt like damn hard work from start to finish. Pffft. Makes me think tomorrow's 8km at HM pace could be grim too.
July goal 150km. Run so far: 5.5km.11 -
umm, 60miles.3
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7-1 7k slow
July Total: 7k
July Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
2020 Total through June: 1056k
Sunny, upper 60s F and a light breeze from the northeast today. Back has improved to the point I could run the last kilometer at an easy pace, up from a slow pace. Just need to remember to be cautious.
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, OH5 -
July Goal: 100 Miles
7/1: 6.51 miles
6.51/100 miles completed for July
694.33/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I started off July with 6.5 miles this morning. It was hot. I got up at 5 am and it was 81°F feels like 86°F with a dew point of 75° and 89% humidity. I did not want it to be that hot, but I did want to run so I got ready and finally made it out the door. The winds were from the south at about 11 mph. I'm not a fan of wind, but it wasn't too bad and actually helped cool me off some. I didn't see a any interesting wildlife today. Just the usual birds including a pair of hummingbirds at some yucca plants. There was one loose dog, but I saw him from over a block away and just turned and ran a different direction. I don't think he ever noticed me. It was a nice run and a good way to start out the month. It kind of sucks that the "coolest" part of the day is in the 80's, but it beats the 101°F feels like 106°F they are predicting for this afternoon.
2020 races:
11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon5 -
7/1 18.46 miles Oh! The humidity!
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@Tramboman Glad your back is doing better.
@kgirlhart Great run in those conditions.
I didn't run today. Instead, I spent 2 hours helping to saw up the limbs from some of the trees that were cut along my driveway on Monday. There was a lot of pulling and tugging and climbing up and down the hill to get to them, plus a little workout with a logging chain.
I had other things that had to get done, so didn't have time to run afterward. Same thing may happen tomorrow. So, slow start to July.
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Started the month with 6.3 miles. Was “only” 74 to start and overcast but 94% humidity 😐
It did rain lightly half way through for about 1 mile and then stopped. I was soaked when I got home but not from the rain.
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦5 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@Tramboman Glad your back is doing better.
@kgirlhart Great run in those conditions.
I didn't run today. Instead, I spent 2 hours helping to saw up the limbs from some of the trees that were cut along my driveway on Monday. There was a lot of pulling and tugging and climbing up and down the hill to get to them, plus a little workout with a logging chain. I had other things that had to get done, so didn't have time to run afterward. Same thing may happen tomorrow. So, slow start to July.
That’s some workout!1 -
7-1 7k slow
July Total: 7k
July Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
2020 Total through June: 1056k
Sunny, upper 60s F and a light breeze from the northeast today. Back has improved to the point I could run the last kilometer at an easy pace, up from a slow pace. Just need to remember to be cautious.
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, OH
Yes, take it easy!0 -
Welcome new people!0
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Hi runners. Been away doing my bike thing. I plan to run in July just not a ton due to my hip issue.
July Goal: 3 5ks a week or about 30 miles give or take. I am going to focus on form and speed. And some runners' strength exercises. Not great but I want to be able to keep moving and don't want to get hurt.
July Goal: 30 miles and stay healthy
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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
6/27: 3.7 mile walk
6/29: 3.2 mile walk
6/30: 5k run (3.1 miles) - Virtual 5K
June Total:28.7 miles
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Running update: My first virtual 5K - Maudie's Midnight Margarita Run.
I headed down to my trail and ran the 5K on Tuesday. My last timed race was a 5 Miler for the Turkey Trot here in Austin. I think I did it in about an 11:45 pace. Breaking 12 was pretty good for me at that distance.
After all of the Peloton riding I have done while locked up and told not to run for a long time, my cardio endurance is so much higher.
I ran the 5K in 10:57 mile pace. I don't think I could have sustained it for a lot longer because I haven't been running much but it felt pretty good. I'm trying to focus on form, etc too.
As for the Peloton, I have been doing a bunch a group rides and challenges...pretty fun. I managed to ride 599 miles in June alone.
Happy Running....Welcome to the newbies!!6 -
Lost my post - but 2.6 miles for july 1. Be back tomorrow to catch up4
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skippygirlsmom wrote: »So true.
A wonderful quote! It'd couple nicely with SISU (@garygse) or Embrace the Suck (@stoshew71) on a running shirt. I want one in Hawaiian small (eh @Honinui).
ya'll and youses need a monthly question? Any one have one?
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7-1 7k slow
7-2 7k slow
July Total: 14k
July Goal: 170k
January Total: 161k
February Total: 167k
March Total: 181k
April Total: 191k
May Total: 200k
June Total: 156k
2020 Total through June: 1056k
Sunny, low 70s F and a tiny breeze from the north today. Just another stiff, painful slog. Back just seems to suck the energy right out of me.
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, OH7 -
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July Goal: 100 Miles
7/1: 6.51 miles
7/2: 6.02 miles
12.53/100 miles completed for July
700.35/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders
I ran 6 miles this morning. It was only 76°F which was about 5 degrees “cooler” than the last couple of days, but with 90% humidity and a dew point of 73° it didn’t feel any better. And there wasn’t even a breeze to cool things down. But it was a decent run. Nothing eventful, but I almost always feel better starting my day off with a run than on my rest days when I don’t get to run. I did hit 700 miles on my Run the Year goal so I was kind of excited about that.
2020 races:
11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon
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07/01 - 4.5 miles
July Total: 4.5/75 miles5
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