August 2020 Monthly Running Challenge
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InkedAtty57 wrote: »I am going for 50 miles.
So that is what, little over 2 miles in each pair of shoes you have?
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@katharmonic That is great that you are doing a run for such an important cause. The suicide rate has steadily been increasing for the last few years. We’ve had a huge increase in attempts (and completions) in the prisons as well, and my acute care beds stay full to the point where we’ve had to send people to other facilities several times lately because I have no beds. We’ve had 2 suicides at work in the last year.
@Elise4270 and @noblsheep I’m sorry for what both of you have been through.
I don’t know if I mentioned in the July thread, but I am going to do a virtual run that raises money for the National Alliance for Mental Health sometime in August. If anyone is interested, let me know, and I’ll share the info.3 -
I am going to shoot for 75 miles for August.4
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mahmood_ak wrote: »Hi everyone. Im Mahmood this is my first time here. Planning to do atleast 60km in August
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@katharmonic Love the Life Worth Living 4K suicide prevention run and a corn maze to boot! I lost my son to suicide last month. It is not an easy experience.
Thanks for raising awareness.
in my circle of friends, we lose people pretty frequently. i almost lost my stepdaughter to suicide. i've been there.
it's a wonderful cause. I'll be doing the Ethan's Run Against Addiction. i run for my husband and friends. it's gone virtual. hopefully, i'll be running with my husband's sponsor and the parents of a child who od'd. and a few other people in the 12 step community.
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Thank you so much @Elise4270
and everyone else - I really appreciate you all and the support here so much. It's sad but speaks to how common it is that so many of us have struggled or know people who have/are struggling. Great to hear other events support mental health as well. 2 -
Does anyone have a monthly question to start us off with?
A monthly question.
This year has been challenging mentally, emotionally and physically (for some of us). How are you coping? What do you do to get back on track? What challenges do you face and how are you managing them? (hint: if you are not it's time to do so).
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Remember when you were 10-13 ish? What were your favorite after school shows, snacks, activities, favorite memories and friends or pets?0 -
@katharmonic I had my teeth cleaned yesterday and the hygienist's daughter is an ER nurse. She said you wouldn't believe the frequency they treat OD's and self harm. Just in the two weeks after Alex died, his sister needed to an in treatment mental health facility (thank G-d she spoke up), a friend of her cousin committed suicide, and the cousins roommate attempted suicide (although the girls feel it was attention seeking, nonetheless it's alarming how these kids are feeling today).
@mbaker566 My husband is in recovery too, clean and sober 16 years I think. Nicotine free 8. With everything going on hes back to the 90 meeting in 90 days. He's also a drug and alcohol counselor too. I think mental health and addiction are just two sides of the same coin. DH self medicated. I know DS tried to self medicate too. And in fact DD does too. Lots of addiction on my side of the family, I don't think I realized that until I met DH.
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@katharmonic I had my teeth cleaned yesterday and the hygienist's daughter is an ER nurse. She said you wouldn't believe the frequency they treat OD's and self harm. Just in the two weeks after Alex died, his sister needed to an in treatment mental health facility (thank G-d she spoke up), a friend of her cousin committed suicide, and the cousins roommate attempted suicide (although the girls feel it was attention seeking, nonetheless it's alarming how these kids are feeling today).
@mbaker566 My husband is in recovery too, clean and sober 16 years I think. Nicotine free 8. With everything going on hes back to the 90 meeting in 90 days. He's also a drug and alcohol counselor too. I think mental health and addiction are just two sides of the same coin. DH self medicated. I know DS tried to self medicate too. And in fact DD does too. Lots of addiction on my side of the family, I don't think I realized that until I met DH.
like they say in the Book. Alcohol is but a symptom...2 -
Andrew Jackson Half Marathon cancelled today. Originally on 4/4, postponed to 9/12, now "virtual" or defer. I am deferring to 4/3/21. Not sure if I can still make it that day, but will see.
I guess I should do 85 miles this month. Tupelo 14.2M is still happening so far.5 -
I’m still injured, unfortunately. So no mileage goal this month either. My goal is to stay as fit as possible and keep my morale up!
I’m looking at the eRACE Racism challenge for August. It’s a two person team, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and if I do the 50 I can easily make it even if I have to walk the whole thing. The gimmick is - you don’t pick your teammate, they select one for you, with the goal of helping you get to know someone of a different race and background. It sounds fun!10 -
200 miles for August goal (minimum)
Not really sure what happened to July, where it went, how to stop this time warp...*sighs*
This is my happy for 2020
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@katharmonic - thanks for setting this up!
I think if we thought about it we all know someone who has or is struggling, either in our immediate family, extended family or friends. I think the most important thing is to make ourselves available to them if they need us and sometimes when they think they don't and also to take advantage of those who are there for us when we need them. We (inclusive of everyone) need to take away the stigma and understand that it is an illness and can affect any of us or ones we love and care about.
I am in for 75 miles with a stretch goal of 100. I really think I can do 100 but it depends on how hot it is and how I continue to rehab. For sure I will be taking water out with me from now on since the drinking fountains are off limits. Today it was just too hot and I really needed oto have water with me even for shorter runs.
A monthly question.
This year has been challenging mentally, emotionally and physically (for some of us). How are you coping? What do you do to get back on track? What challenges do you face and how are you managing them? (hint: if you are not it's time to do so).
The hardest thing for me is being lonely. Yes, I have my husband here but I really miss going, seeing friends and new places. We are finally retired and can do and go to all the places we have wanted to except now we can't. I worry that by the time it is safe again my dh may not be healthy enough to go and do any longer. We have been having Zoom happy hours with different groups of friends and that has definitely helped. Physically not being able to run the way I know I should be able to has been frustrating and getting a pacemaker (booster pump) has been scary. Hopefully it will continue to help me do more and it will no longer be a struggle to run and be active the way I want to be.
Remember when you were 10-13 ish? What were your favorite after school shows, snacks, activities, favorite memories and friends or pets? - I will need to think some on this one. It was a long time ago
I would also like to know from our newer runners how they are managing with the hotter summer weather if you are experiencing that? Are you trying to gut your way through, running earlier, later, inside? What issues are you experiencing?5 -
@rheddmobile - can you post the link to the eRacism Challenge? I would like to check it out - TIA0
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Here you go!@rheddmobile - can you post the link to the eRacism Challenge? I would like to check it out - TIA
https://www.eraceracismbgr.com1 -
Good morning All,
Bigs hugs to so many. You are a legend @katharmonic and we are here for you as you have so often been for us. We see the numbers of cases and deaths from C-19 however the truth of how many are affected or are no longer with us as a side effect and enforced changes.
Having had a 'negative' day yesterday when my marathon was finally cancelled and I ate ice creams and a take away curry all is back in perspective. Having messaged a friend we will do a half marathon tomorrow and talk about life.
Some are glass half full, sone are glass half empty, we all need our glass topped up once in a while and that is what I think this group gives each other and we then share that with those around us who need it so thank you to you all. Secretly I will keep a jug in the back so let me know if you need some!
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Does anyone have a monthly question to start us off with?
A monthly question.
This year has been challenging mentally, emotionally and physically (for some of us). How are you coping? What do you do to get back on track? What challenges do you face and how are you managing them? (hint: if you are not it's time to do so).
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Remember when you were 10-13 ish? What were your favorite after school shows, snacks, activities, favorite memories and friends or pets?
I have tried to remind myself that some things are just out of my control and that if I do my best with what I can do, I just have to trust the process will go as it should. I think if we don’t say this to ourselves, it can be detrimental. I had extreme anxiety for a long time, and it has taken years of applying the skills I teach my own clients in therapy, plus a good antidepressant, to get to a manageable place. I try to take time for myself each day to do something for myself, whether it be running, reading, coloring/drawing/painting, etc.
Oh geez, I’m trying to remember what I did as a pre-teen. I loved music, especially the early 90s alt rock. I had a couple of cats at the time. I was a nerdy kid, so after school, I did academic team with my life goal of going on Jeopardy (still a life goal).
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8-1 rest
August Total: 0k
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
Rest day today. Playing golf instead of running. Looks like we'll get a little wet.
Regarding the issues we face, I try to just roll with the punches, and am thankful that most of the punches I have to roll with are merely "love taps," especially compared to what many have gone through/are going through.
As a wee lad, it was sports and the outdoors that occupied my free time -- especially basketball, football, baseball, and fishing. I, too, loved music, and can still remember the words of many songs from the late 50s and early 60s.
Temperature is what it is. I try to run early when it's hot, and don't obsess over pace or time.
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 -
4 mile run this morning. It was 81, feels like 89, with 86% humidity when I finished.
Spending the rest of the day running errands and then enjoying the coolness inside with a book.4 -
I think I was glutened and it's been so hot that I took yesterday off and today I might try some yoga or hop on the bike.
It was 101 at 1 am Friday. We are breaking all kind of records for July.5 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I think I was glutened and it's been so hot that I took yesterday off and today I might try some yoga or hop on the bike.
It was 101 at 1 am Friday. We are breaking all kind of records for July.
Oh yuck, I hate that. There are so many little places wheat can sneak in. Freaking annoying.0 -
Hello Runners!
I took up running during the lockdown (gratefully, I live right by a running path, so it was easy to go out running safely in the mornings with few other people out. It is probably a major reason why my general mental health has been okay during the pandemic).
It's been a few months now since running, and while there has been a little bit of progress, I just feel like I've been stuck at the same slow pace (11-12min/mile, I think). I've looked up some videos for tips on how to increase speed, and I've tried: running longer distances, fartlek/speed play, but I just feel like I am stuck at the same pace no matter what.
So my August goal is to work on breaking into the 10min/mile mark. I run 3x a week for 3-5miles. Is that not enough running to see the progress I want to make?
This looks like an active thread, and I can't wait to get to know the community of MFP Runners here.5 -
3 miles done today, the humidity was a killer, nearly burst a lung 😁5
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Welcome, @msapplek!0
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10 miles this morning. Had a 'cool front' roll through which ended up dropping temp to 72F this morning, as opposed to the normal upper 70's or low 80's. So that was nice 😊. I guess it made a difference. I finally hit 10 miles, and did it with the fastest pace run this year! I think that bodes well for fall running 😁
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mahmood_ak wrote: »
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
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quote and copy and paste if ya like. I use to keep mileage/ticker in a word document or notes on the mobile then paste in to the thread. 2 -
August is here. I'm happy I made my July goal. Aiming for 285 miles this month. Creeping back up to 300 miles per month.
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PastorVincent wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I think I was glutened and it's been so hot that I took yesterday off and today I might try some yoga or hop on the bike.
It was 101 at 1 am Friday. We are breaking all kind of records for July.
Oh yuck, I hate that. There are so many little places wheat can sneak in. Freaking annoying.
I had pizza from a restaurant and I suspect that was the culprit. I think a tiny but of cross contamination because it's not super bad. Mostly feel tired and like I'm fighting a migraine today.
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