August 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,470 Member
    @marisap2010 I hope you are feeling better today.

  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Faebert wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    Wow @PastorVincent Top 10 in the WORLD for steps 😵 I am humbled!

    It is only like 500-something-K steps. The number one guy has 2.5 million steps in the last thirty days. Given the miles, I run and how far behind him I am, I ASSUME he works at a treadmill desk or something.

    Oh my gosh I’ve done over 500k steps in a month a few times! Does this mean I’ve unknowingly been close to global step count glory?! - how exciting!!
    😉 🤣

    2.5 million in a month is insane!! Even with a treadmill desk... 😓

    I think the vast majority of the people in these kinds of challenges lead a more sedentary life (hence the need for the challenge). I suspect many people on this thread would dominate this step challange. :)

    Just for giggles, I looked at my step count (which is something I don't pay attention to) and I've been averaging about 300,000 per month.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Tramboman wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Faebert wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    Wow @PastorVincent Top 10 in the WORLD for steps 😵 I am humbled!

    It is only like 500-something-K steps. The number one guy has 2.5 million steps in the last thirty days. Given the miles, I run and how far behind him I am, I ASSUME he works at a treadmill desk or something.

    Oh my gosh I’ve done over 500k steps in a month a few times! Does this mean I’ve unknowingly been close to global step count glory?! - how exciting!!
    😉 🤣

    2.5 million in a month is insane!! Even with a treadmill desk... 😓

    I think the vast majority of the people in these kinds of challenges lead a more sedentary life (hence the need for the challenge). I suspect many people on this thread would dominate this step challange. :)

    Just for giggles, I looked at my step count (which is something I don't pay attention to) and I've been averaging about 300,000 per month.

    I had to work late yesterday and left my watch off most of the day... so now I am in 11th place! Ack! :D
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,861 Member
    edited August 2020
    Rest day from running today. Yoga instead.

    @quilteryoyo - good job on those hill repeats. I need to add those into my running routine. I've gotten into a habit of just going out lately. No speed work. No hill repeats. You've inspired me to do better!

    @Faebert - how old are your daughters?

    @Camaramandy648 - How do you like the Tailwind recovery? Sorry if I missed your review earlier.

    Congrats on the new shoes @ABabilonia! I love my Brooks Ghosts. I try other shoes from time to time but always come back to them.

    Glad your dad is doing better @kgirlhart!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Oh geeeeeeeeeeeze. Am I the only parent that remembers being a teen? My son's GF father was exposed to a coworker that is being tested for COVID. Well my son and his GF were going to get together today until this news broke. So her father is like "Well they can still get together and just wear masks the whole time and stay socially distant"

    Right. Sure. They will do that even when no one is staring right at them. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    :D:D:D

    Yah, unsupervised teenagers following rules?
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @Faebert my daughter said the only way she will run another 5k in her life is if I find a good zombie run (we have a few around here where people dressed as zombies chase you). She wanted to do Girls on the Run in first or second grade and it wasn't what she thought it was but I didn't let her quit. We did the bass pro 5K together that year and she was pissed and hated it but she finished! Now, I just have to find a zombie run....

    @PastorVincent bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah. No. That's not how it's gonna go down with your son and his girlfriend. Sorry to hear, though. I remember being a teen, ABSOLUTELY, and some days I am so grateful for autism because if my daughter were anything like me when I was her age.... I have no idea how I'd get her through it. And I hope my son is nothing like me also.

    @Teresa502 I haven't posted a review yet! Tailwind recovery. Well. The taste is fine. it's hard to mix with just water. it wants to stay on top of the water. But. It gets the job done and I have noticed significantly less soreness. But I was thinking - there's no way to say it's definitely because of the tailwind because I do so many other things in conjunction with that. It doesn't seem to be hurting - and if there's anything I can do to make my recovery process stronger, I'm in. That said, I guess if you see it and want to try it, it probably won't be a total waste of money.

    @RunsOnEspresso I have really enjoyed the cycling CT during recovery periods from insane challenges!

    @Tramboman your comment about the fear of the long run being more psychological - that really resonates with me this morning! Tomorrow is almost 33 miles for the aravaipa Vertigo challenge. Then 20 on Sunday. I was just telling a friend that I'm NOT going to think about it. Sort of like the "DON'T LOOK DOWN," idea right before you jump off a cliff.... Just don't look! Take the leap!

    @marisap2010 Sorry about your migraine :(

    @shanaber Those of us with ridiculous humidity........ I think we just get used to being one with our clothes after a long run. The sweat makes the clothing stick so much that I can't tell wear my shirt ends and skin begins. It's disgusting but it's also wonderful. Like anything else. We condition ourselves to it ...

    Yesterday was so busy. Work all day. Then pick up my daughter. Then get food for my friend's family and drop it off. Then home to do some online school shopping with my son (woo hoo he is so excited about his new shoes!), then walk the dog, feed the dog, feed the children. THEN FINALLY out the door for the 20K bit of the challenge. I really didn't think I'd get it done! OH AND I NEED TO GET A HEADLAMP! I stay off the trails after dark because there are no street lights. I was already tired, but it seems as though when I start going through the motions to get ready, I'm able to get myself excited about it. It was a good run. I didn't PR or anything, but I can tell that the work in regard to nutrition, strength training, recovery, etc., is paying off. I have felt so much stronger and the runs have felt easier.

    We'll see if I am still singing that song tomorrow. ;) I'm sure I'll have to force myself out of bed and convince myself that yes, this is really what I thought was a good idea. Yes, I want the finish. Yes, I really do want to go to Moab someday and run the 240... *sigh* All this thinking is making me tired. When are they gonna buy into my idea that we should have nap-time bunks under our desks?
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah. No. That's not how it's gonna go down with your son and his girlfriend. Sorry to hear, though. I remember being a teen, ABSOLUTELY, and some days I am so grateful for autism because if my daughter were anything like me when I was her age.... I have no idea how I'd get her through it. And I hope my son is nothing like me also.

    Sadly my son is just like his father so I have to be ever viliagant.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,470 Member
    @Faebert How old are your daughter's? Glad they are going to do the C25K with you. Hope they continue to enjoy it.

    @Teresa502 Glad I could be an inspiration. I find if I will do better if I have a plan with various workouts.


    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Oh geeeeeeeeeeeze. Am I the only parent that remembers being a teen? My son's GF father was exposed to a coworker that is being tested for COVID. Well my son and his GF were going to get together today until this news broke. So her father is like "Well they can still get together and just wear masks the whole time and stay socially distant"

    Right. Sure. They will do that even when no one is staring right at them. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    :D:D:D

    Yah, unsupervised teenagers following rules?
    THIS!

  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah. No. That's not how it's gonna go down with your son and his girlfriend. Sorry to hear, though. I remember being a teen, ABSOLUTELY, and some days I am so grateful for autism because if my daughter were anything like me when I was her age.... I have no idea how I'd get her through it. And I hope my son is nothing like me also.

    Sadly my son is just like his father so I have to be ever viliagant.

    @PastorVincent YOWZA. Good luck! I'll be praying for you! Seriously!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    Rest day from running today. Yoga instead.

    @quilteryoyo - good job on those hill repeats. I need to add those into my running routine. I've gotten into a habit of just going out lately. No speed work. No hill repeats. You've inspired me to do better!

    @Faebert - how old are your daughters?

    @Camaramandy648 - How do you like the Tailwind recovery? Sorry if I missed your review earlier.

    Congrats on the new shoes @ABabilonia! I love my Brooks Ghosts. I try other shoes from time to time but always come back to them.

    Glad your dad is doing better @kgirlhart!

    9 and 11 @Teresa502 - old enough to cope with it easily enough, hopefully! Just dragging them away from screens... 😬
  • msapplek
    msapplek Posts: 95 Member
    8/3 - Estimated distance: 6.96 mi (11.22 km). Time: 93 min.
    8/4 - Distance-3.44mi; Pace-11:44. Got to take out the new FitBit Charge 4 on today's run. This is my first fitness tracker and I'm...skeptical? It's nice to get more, and supposedly accurate data, but having to rely on another device is not something I am used to or want. I couldn't figure out how to stop the run, so actually, I think I saw the actual estimated pace to be 11:04, which makes me a lot more encouraged about my goal to get to a 10min/mile by the end of the month.
    8/8 – 2.76mi. Pace: 10’58”
    8/10 – 4.8mi. Pace: 11’03”
    8/12- 2.74mi. Pace: 10’41”
    8/14 – 3.56mi. Pace: 10’57"

    It's about middle of August, and have not improved my pace very much. Now hoping to get to a consistent 10'30" by the end of the month.



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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    RunsOnEspresso wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Oh geeeeeeeeeeeze. Am I the only parent that remembers being a teen? My son's GF father was exposed to a coworker that is being tested for COVID. Well my son and his GF were going to get together today until this news broke. So her father is like "Well they can still get together and just wear masks the whole time and stay socially distant"

    Right. Sure. They will do that even when no one is staring right at them. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    :D:D:D

    Yah, unsupervised teenagers following rules?
    THIS!

    In case y'all were wondering, big meanie dad called off the get together until the test results come back. I expect they will be negative, and I expect it would have been fine.

    I am preaching on Sunday which means I can not self-isolate until Monday at the earliest if the test does come positive so that made a convenient excuse. Though to be fair, he is used to meanie dad "I said no, it is not up for discussion." - It is super nice mom that tries to explain and convince. 🤷‍♂️
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @Camaramandy648 You put in the training; just execute what you trained for. You've got this!!!
  • kperk91
    kperk91 Posts: 226 Member
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    Need to make up some distance from missing out on a couple days of runs. Thunderstorms roll in at inopportune times.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    msapplek wrote: »
    8/3 - Estimated distance: 6.96 mi (11.22 km). Time: 93 min.
    8/4 - Distance-3.44mi; Pace-11:44. Got to take out the new FitBit Charge 4 on today's run. This is my first fitness tracker and I'm...skeptical? It's nice to get more, and supposedly accurate data, but having to rely on another device is not something I am used to or want. I couldn't figure out how to stop the run, so actually, I think I saw the actual estimated pace to be 11:04, which makes me a lot more encouraged about my goal to get to a 10min/mile by the end of the month.
    8/8 – 2.76mi. Pace: 10’58”
    8/10 – 4.8mi. Pace: 11’03”
    8/12- 2.74mi. Pace: 10’41”
    8/14 – 3.56mi. Pace: 10’57"

    It's about middle of August, and have not improved my pace very much. Now hoping to get to a consistent 10'30" by the end of the month.

    @msapplek - remind me again how long you have been running?
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,470 Member
    @PastorVincent Good call.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,164 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    @PastorVincent Good call.

    I agree.
  • msapplek
    msapplek Posts: 95 Member
    @shanaber - I took up running this past April during lockdown. I've run 5Ks, 10Ks races and other fun runs here and there in the past, but then I made a declaration that running was behind me a few years ago because I was heavier/getting older and didn't think my knees could take the impact.

    However, I decided to just start running again during lockdown since I had access and time. These past 5 months have been the longest stretch of time that I have been running with some regularity. Also, different from the past is that I'm able to run much longer distances, which really motivates me!

    The pace, though, is the area where I am not seeing any progress, despite when I think I am making the extra effort.
  • kperk91
    kperk91 Posts: 226 Member
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    Good, longer run. Humidity is just as brutal at 7am as it is at 6pm. Ready for cooler days 😎
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    8-1 rest
    8-2 7k easy
    8-3 rest
    8-4 7k easy
    8-5 7k moderate
    8-6 7k easy
    8-7 7k easy
    8-8 7k slow
    8-9 7k easy
    8-10 rest
    8-11 7k slow
    8-12 7k easy
    8-13 11k slow
    8-14 7k easy
    8-15 7k slow

    August Total: 88k
    August Goal: 170k

    January Total: 161k
    February Total: 167k
    March Total: 181k
    April Total: 191k
    May Total: 200k
    June Total: 156k
    July Total: 180k

    2020 Total through July: 1236k / 176.5k per month

    Cloudy and high 60s F today. Was nice not getting baked by the sun.

    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
  • msapplek
    msapplek Posts: 95 Member
    @shanaber - Thanks for responding! I've been looking up tips and have been incorporating fartleks and some pace intervals. But despite those efforts, I haven't seen improvement. Yesterday was rather demoralizing because I was 2min slower than my usual on the run I do the most frequently (3.76mile), and this was me thinking the whole time during that run that I felt like I was going a little faster for once!

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