July 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

kgirlhart

Thanks @Faebert

RunsOnEspresso

@kgirlhart I hope all goes well 🖤

skippygirlsmom

7/1 – 0 rest days
7/2 – 5
7/3 – 8
7/4 – 6
7/5 – 4
7/6 – 5
7/7 – 5
7/8 – 3 with Champ
7/9 – 2 with Champ
7/10 – 4 with Champ
7/11 – 4 mile trail race
7/12 – 3
7/13 – 5
7/14 – 3 with Champ
7/15 - 3
7/16 -5
7/17 – 6
7/18 – 4
7/19 – 6
7/20 – rest day
7/21 – 5
7/22 – 5 with Champ

91 of 110 miles



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 - done
Big Foot Wild Thangs Trail Race 5K/10K – June 20 on the trails…all together like a real race - done
Run 4 on the 4th – Virtual 4 miles on 4th of July - done
ISS Virtual 5K in July – done
Jackalope Trail Run 4 miler – done
Running of the Bulls Virtual 5K
Skunk Ape 5 miler August 1 trail race in person
Shooby Doo Virtual 10K
The Pinhoti Trail Challenge 335 miles virtual – 1 Sept to 31 Dec
2020 Liberty Road Challenge WWII soldiers journey from St. Mere Eglisde to Bastogne, Belgium – charity virtual run for the WII museum in New Orleans 716 miles team event 4 July - September
Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June – Sept
Space Race 400K Challenge 12 weeks running 248.5 miles to the ISS – August to November
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 84% there!

ABabilonia

07/01-07/21: 30.3
07/22: 3.2

katharmonic

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
07/01/20 :::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
07/02/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 7.6
07/03/20 :::: 0.9 :::: 8.5
07/04/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.3
07/05/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 14.4
07/06/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 17.4
07/07/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 21.6
07/08/20 :::: 5.2 :::: 26.8
07/09/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 29.9
07/10/20 :::: 0.8 :::: 30.7
07/11/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 34.8
07/12/20 :::: 8.5 :::: 43.2
07/13/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 46.4
07/14/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 50.6
07/15/20 :::: 5.1 :::: 55.7
07/16/20 :::: 5.5 :::: 61.3
07/17/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 66.3
07/18/20 :::: 10.0 :::: 76.3
07/19/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 79.4
07/20/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 82.5
07/21/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 85.7
07/22/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 88.7

Squeezed out a tiny bit more running to get to 3 miles while out for a walk with Stella. It was a very slow run with lots of stops but it was something. We had a big heavy rain before this so it felt initially much cooler but the humidity seemed to build back up. Plus the bugs were horrible. I need to remember to wear bug spray when I head into the woods after a rain!

PastorVincent

deraffemikey06 wrote: »

PastorVincent wrote: »

deraffemikey06 wrote: »

Actual: 190.3 Goal: 275
Looks like Sunday's long run needs to be at least 21 miles long. Should have started long runs again one week earlier

Or just run 85 miles tomorrow and be done with the month.

@PastorVincent that would be a huge mileage day pr . Might not be realistic for me

Ah, come on. You have run 8.5 right? Just do that 10 times.

kgirlhart

Thanks @RunsOnEspresso

marisap2010

No run for me last night. I was so tired, so I decided a night reading in bed would be good since I’d probably fall asleep early. Of course, I then had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep...

Hugs to everyone that needs them.

Everyone, take care of yourselves in this heat!

Mari33a

04/07 2.30 miles
19/07 2.31 miles
20/07 bike 20 miles
21/07 bike 20 miles
23/07 2.30 miles

Scott6255

5 miles this morning (without any walk intervals). Hadn't done that since coming back from injury. Went ahead and did a sweat rate test, so no water during the run. Didn't get a full hour of running (only 48 minutes), but lost 2.5 lbs. Using a sweat rate calculator (from https://www.precisionhydration.com/) that equates to about 48 ounces/hr. I knew I sweated a lot (and lose quite a bit of sodium since my clothes and skin have white salt stains after a run), but didn't realize it was that much! I normally only drink 6 oz for an hour or 12 oz for long runs. This tells me I need to quadruple what I normally drink during a run! 😮

PastorVincent

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Fortitech Mixed Media Lined Jacket $56 (Orig. $120)
515 Casual Sneakers $35 (Orig. $70)

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880v9 Running Shoes $69 (Orig. $125)
FuelCell Impulse Running Shoes $42 (Orig. $120)
NB Hero Bra $17 (Orig. $42)
NB Ryval Running Shoes $26 (Orig. $65)

Tramboman

7-1 7k slow
7-2 7k slow
7-3 7k between slow and easy
7-4 7k ditto
7-5 7k closer to easy
7-6 rest
7-7 7k slow
7-8 7k easy
7-9 7k slow
7-10 7k slow
7-11 7k easy
7-12 7k slow
7-13 rest
7-14 7k slow
7-15 rest
7-16 7k closer to easy than slow
7-17 7k closer to moderate than easy
7-18 7k easy
7-19 5k easy
7-20 rest
7-21 7k slow
7-22 7k easy
7-23 7k easy

July Total: 131k
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 / 176k per month

Cloudy, lower 70s F, and jut enough of a light breeze from the south to offer some comfort. Tried to just get into a rhythm and run. The bigtooth aspens are starting to drop some leaves and the oaks are starting to drop acorns -- we're almost 3 inches behind our average rainfall total this summer.

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

katharmonic

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
07/01/20 ::: 2.6 :::: 2.6
07/02/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 7.6
07/03/20 :::: 0.9 :::: 8.5
07/04/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 10.3
07/05/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 14.4
07/06/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 17.4
07/07/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 21.6
07/08/20 :::: 5.2 :::: 26.8
07/09/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 29.9
07/10/20 :::: 0.8 :::: 30.7
07/11/20 :::: 4.0 :::: 34.8
07/12/20 :::: 8.5 :::: 43.2
07/13/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 46.4
07/14/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 50.6
07/15/20 :::: 5.1 :::: 55.7
07/16/20 :::: 5.5 :::: 61.3
07/17/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 66.3
07/18/20 :::: 10.0 :::: 76.3
07/19/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 79.4
07/20/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 82.5
07/21/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 85.7
07/22/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 88.7
07/23/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 93.7

Somewhere near 90% humidity, 75 degrees, dew point 71 this morning. I ran 3 miles with a friend and then went back out for another 2, because I was already beyond sweaty so why not.

I saw this lovely heron while running along the canal

quilteryoyo

Thanks @PastorVincent ! I ordered a new bra and some tennis clothes. All of my tennis skirts are falling off when I play since I have lost weight. I've been needing to order some for a while. This was the push I needed to do it today.

@katharmonic Sounds like a real sweat fest. I decided on a treadmill run today instead of hot and humid. Love the heron.

@Tramboman Some of our trees are dropping leaves and fruit too. Hoping to get some much needed rain this afternoon.

I_Want_A_Donut

7/1 - 3.27 miles
7/2 - 2.18 miles
7/5 - 3.08 miles
7/7 - 2.28 miles
7/8 - 2.83 miles
7/9 - 3.00 miles
7/10 - 2.00 miles
7/12 - 3.30 miles
7/13 - 3.00 miles
7/14 - 3.10 miles
7/15 - 3.33 miles
7/16 - 3.03 miles
7/20 - 2.21 miles
7/21 - 3.06 miles
7/22 - 3.04 miles

Camaramandy648

Morning all!

Thanks for the well-wishes! I think maybe I was just overtired? I slept a lot yesterday and made sure every meal I cooked was packed with nutrients. Kale and tomatoes from the garden, eggs (I know, I know, I can only claim *mostly* vegan because eggs), pineapple, etc. @PastorVincent I don't have a ton of "sports drinks," except tailwind, which I like to save for long runs, but I DID eat a gel to see if I felt better and oddly, fell asleep for almost three hours after. Was so grateful that aside from typical mothering, my kids are old enough to not be neglected when I fell asleep. They were totally fine!

I actually supremely enjoyed being home - cooking all the meals, laying in bed, watching movies with kids, sleeping when I felt like sleeping. I wish I'd get that very basic, low-level kind of sick more often! Or maybe just take more time off work, hahahahahahaha

I often see a heron when I run! His name is Winston.

@Tramboman - we have leaves and acorns falling too - I am ready for fall.

@Faebert - just want to tell you again - you are so strong and you will come out better on the other side. How you are feeling is temporary. Keep going. Like you always do!

Hope you are all well today!

Teresa502

7/1/20 – 5.02 miles
7/4/20 – 14.02 miles
7/6/20 – 5.15 miles
7/8/20 – 11.01 miles
7/9/20 – 3 miles
7/11/20 – 13.05 miles
7/12/20 – 4 miles
7/14/20 – 5.44 miles
7/15/20 – 3.01 miles
7/18/20 – 14.01 miles
7/19/20 – 7.21 miles
7/21/20 - 5.06 miles
7/23/20 – 5.14 miles
Total – 95.12 miles

Still plugging along here. I found out on Monday that the Marine Corps marathon is cancelled this year so I’m trying to decide if I want to defer to next year and/or run it virtually or request a refund. I’m surprised that a refund is an option. I’m back working in the office so I’ve had less time to read and respond to everyone but I’ve liked and hugged where appropriate. Funny how I used to not think anything about 1 ½ hours of driving to and from work every day but since I worked from home for over 3 months and had gotten used to that extra time, it seems like such a burden now. Also having to pack my lunch the night before, eating in my windowless cubicle, putting on a mask to go to the bathroom or copier, going to a friend’s house to shower after morning run because none of our fitness centers are open yet, seems like a big PITA. I’m spending a lot of time in self-talk telling myself that I’m grateful to have a job and a pay check….. Thanks for letting me vent!

kgirlhart

July Goal: 100 Miles

7/1: 6.51 miles
7/2: 6.02 miles
7/5: 10.10 miles
7/7: 6.22 miles
7/8: 6.05 miles
7/9: 6.08 miles
7/12: 10.03 miles
7/14: 6.21 miles
7/15: 6.02 miles
7/16: 6.22 miles
7/19: 10.52 miles
7/21: 6.02 miles
7/22: 6.02 miles
7/23: 6.04 miles

98.06/100 miles completed for July

785.88/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders

I ran 6 miles again this morning and it was ridiculously hot and humid. The first two miles I felt like I was running in slow motion. I did finally get into the zone, but it was a tough one. I am ready for a break from this heat. But August in Texas is usually no better and often worse than July so it will probably be a while. I was glad I got the run done though. I still would rather run than not run. But I would rather it be 55°F and not humid and not 77°F feels like 80 something with 90+% humidity.






2020 races:
11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon

quilteryoyo

@kgirlhart Great job getting out and running in those conditions.

@Teresa502 Sorry about the marathon. I'm surprised there is a refund options too. I finally decided to donate my AF HM to an airman for next year. I'll decide in January if I want to try again or not. Who knows, by then I may decide to do the marathon. LOL

Teresa502

quilteryoyo wrote: »

@Teresa502 Sorry about the marathon. I'm surprised there is a refund options too. I finally decided to donate my AF HM to an airman for next year. I'll decide in January if I want to try again or not. Who knows, by then I may decide to do the marathon. LOL

That is so sweet of you to donate and yes, you can totally do a marathon next year!