September 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Today is the final day to log miles for the @PastorVincent Boston Marathon Week Virtual 26 mile challenge! Most of you have already made it in, it’s time to grab your VIRTUAL FINISHER’S MEDAL:
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    My husband did this for us - it’s similar to the design of the official Boston Marathon medals, except that instead of the blue and yellow with Boston unicorn, we have red and yellow with a dragon which is based on the cover of “The Elwyn Chronicles,” part of the Dragon Masters series by Vincent Trigli, aka @PastorVincent.

    I love you guys! Thank you for coming together as a community to run for @PastorVincent.

    I love the medal! Great job!!!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    @HonuNui Congrats on finishing the marathon distance. Love the fireworks at the end and "eating" a hot dog with ketchup. Love the montage also. This is such a great group of people!

    @ContraryMaryMary I think your act of kindness is fantastic, especially since you went above and beyond your comfort zone with extra children.

    @skippygirlsmom Looks like a great place for a run.

    @kgirlhart Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope once they get his medicine under control he'll be doing better. Great job on your 10 mile run and doing more than the required amount to "simulate" going back and running with Kristi and getting your 1,000 mile bib. Also love your RAOK. Sounds like you were lead to the right person at the right time.

    @marisap2010 I sort of understand how you feel about your dad. Mine is 88 and still doing okay, but I can see how he is going down in some areas and it does make me really sad. Hugs to you and your family. Congratulations on finishing the virtual marathon and having pizza to celebrate.
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    How I do manually record a run in Strava? I did 29.4 on Saturday. I am 116 posts behind. Guh.

  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    How I do manually record a run in Strava? I did 29.4 on Saturday. I am 116 posts behind. Guh.

    I’m so glad to hear from you! I was wondering where you were!

    Add an activity manually
    If you want to record an activity on Strava without a GPS device, you can create a manual upload. Simply input all the information manually, like distance, time, activity type, etc.

    To do this:

    Log into Strava
    Click on "Upload" at the top right corner of the page
    Click on "Manual" as listed on the left side
    Select your Activity Type, enter the other required fields, and click "Create"

    More info here, for syncing different devices.

    https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/223297187-How-to-get-your-Activities-to-Strava
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Camaramandy648 wrote: »
    How I do manually record a run in Strava? I did 29.4 on Saturday. I am 116 posts behind. Guh.

    I’m so glad to hear from you! I was wondering where you were!

    Add an activity manually
    If you want to record an activity on Strava without a GPS device, you can create a manual upload. Simply input all the information manually, like distance, time, activity type, etc.

    To do this:

    Log into Strava
    Click on "Upload" at the top right corner of the page
    Click on "Manual" as listed on the left side
    Select your Activity Type, enter the other required fields, and click "Create"

    More info here, for syncing different devices.

    https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/223297187-How-to-get-your-Activities-to-Strava

    GOOD MORNING, @rheddmobile !!!!! Yesterday, I was doctoring my ankle and right leg and also cleaning. I'm alive!!!!!!

    29.4 Saturday and I got it uploaded and sent the virtual medal to Kristi so she can see. ;) I told her about putting together something for her so that it is ONE thing and not a million messages regarding acts of kindness.

    Here is a thought!!!!!!

    We could find out from Kristi what she and her son like to eat and we could order from the restaurant to either have it delivered or she can pick it up. I was thinking that would be a really personal and tangible thing. Could also just be the southerner in me, lol. My love language is feeding people for sure.

    My crazy, running 100 miles to my brother (he's actually 688 miles away, but I'm working on it) plan is coming together. he is in Indiana and in the Run The Year group on fb, I think I have about 12 people in that area willing to pace me, stop and say hi, give me a hug, etc. Nick and Sophie said they will be my aid station and take care of the kids while I'm running.

    Here's the fun part. The only dates that work for them are Dec 8 - Jan 11. It is going to be SO cold in Indiana! But I think this will be super fun and exciting. And maybe stupid. But also fun and exciting.
    Thoughts? Advice?

  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,152 Member
    Thanks @polskagirl01 @rheddmobile @quilteryoyo and @Scott6255 . So far today is about the same as yesterday. Sorry to hear about your mom @Scott6255 . That is scary on a lot of levels. I hope she's ok.

    That medal is awesome @rheddmobile. Thanks so much to your husband!
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    @kgirlhart @Scott6255 @marisap2010 Sorry about your parents...I know too well. Lost my mom 10 years ago next week and it is still tough. My dad is 82 and has had many issues too lately.
    @ContraryMaryMary Sorry about the race, I'm sure you will still get it done!
    @Camaramandy648 You. Are. Killing. It. And crazy lol. BUT if you have the drive, motivation, and support, I know you can do it! The restaurant thing sounds great, I also love to feed people!
    @rheddmobile Fantastic medal! Thank your husband for us, and hugs to you both! (I'm printing it an putting it with my other medals)

    7.45 miles today. Slow and easy miles. Hamstring was ok, but started tightening up later so walked the rest. Still felt good to get out. Temp was ok to begin, but sucky at the end lol.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,852 Member
    9/1 – 7.02 miles
    9/2 – 5.03
    9/5 – 18.02
    9/6 – 8.13 (walk 1.78)
    9/7 – 6.13
    9/9 – 5.27
    9/10 – 5.54
    9/12 – 19.41
    9/14 – 5.34
    Total – 81.75/Goal – 130 miles
    YTD – 1,140.88 miles

    VM for @PastorVincent – Done!

    It was so cloudy this morning resulting in it being a very dark morning. And humid – like 100% humidity. I’m back in the office working for the next two weeks so I had to get out and get it done even though I’m a big chicken running by myself in the dark.

    Hugs to you @marisap2010, @kgirlhart and @Scott6255. My parents are still doing well at 80 and 81 but their strength and stamina have definitely declined in recent years.

    Sorry your HM got changed up. Glad you snagged an early start time. There may be no cheering crowds but we will all be there in spirit cheering you on!

    I love the medal @rheddmobile! Perfect!

    Glad your hamstring passed the initial run test @hamsterwheel6!
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,306 Member
    @kgirlhart , @marisap2010 , and @Scott6255 Sorry to hear about your parents. It's hard watching parents age. I hope everyone is on the mend.

    @polskagirl01 Good job on the real race!! I'm so envious!

    @ContraryMaryMary Good luck on your race! It seems like a creative solution.

    @Camaramandy648 I say go for it! It seems like maybe this was meant to be.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,306 Member
    Sept total: 28.5/60 miles

    9/2: 3.5 miles
    9/3: 3.5 miles
    9/5: 4.7 miles
    9/8: 3.2 miles
    9/9: 3.3 miles
    9/11: 3.1 miles
    9/12: 3.7 miles
    9/14: 3.5 miles

    I'm still reveling in my "cool" weather over here. 73F with only 92% humidity. The humidity sucks but the difference of 10 degrees makes such a difference!
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    Thank you @martaindale and @hamsterwheel6 ! I am excited. I didn't think anybody would go for it. Now that they have, I have to follow through. There is some part of me that thinks, "Oh, Lord, what have I done."

    But then the bigger part of me thinks, "This is damn cool."

    In other news, I think my left toenail may be about to fall off. I am not sure, but it doesn't feel awesome. I have sized up - so I really think it's just all the running.

    We just lost almost all of our technicians due to having to quarantine. It is going to be a slow couple of weeks.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    Tramboman wrote: »
    9-1 7.2k slow
    9-2 7.2k easy
    9-3 7.2k moderate
    9-4 7.2k measy (between moderate and easy)
    9-5 7k measy
    9-6 7k easy
    9-7 rest
    9-8 7k marathon pace
    9-9 7k marathon pace
    9-10 7.2k marathon pace
    9-11 7k marathon pace
    9-12 7k marathon pace
    9-13 7k marathon pace

    September Total: 85k
    September Goal: 170k

    January Total: 161k
    February Total: 167k
    March Total: 181k
    April Total: 191k
    May Total: 200k
    June Total: 156k
    July Total: 180k
    August Total: 172k

    2020 Total through August: 1408k / 176k per month

    Cloudy, low 70s F, humid and a little drizzle today. Had hoped to finish stronger, but there wasn't much left in the tank today. Left it all out on the course, which was what I was aiming to do. Made my stretch time goal and finished my VM with @PastorVincent . Pizza and beer sounds pretty good, even on a Sunday morning.

    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:

    9-8 to 9-13 "Virtual Boston with Vincent" Time goal 5:15:00; actual time 4:47:01

    Date Distance Time Cumulative time
    9-8 7k 47:43 47:43
    9-9 7k 48:40 1:36:23
    9-10 7.2k 48:39 2:25:02
    9-11 7k 47:41 3:12:43
    9-12 7k 46:39 3:59:22
    9-13 7k 47:39 4:47:01

    I’m reading back over the posts I skimmed yesterday - just noticed you finished well under your time goal! Congratulations!
  • Camaramandy648
    Camaramandy648 Posts: 711 Member
    @Tramboman measy lol I just saw that. Love it.

    :)
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    Good luck @ContraryMaryMary ! Stinks that it got CoVid'd, but glad you still get to run it - sort of.

    @rheddmobile THANK YOU. I love our medal!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    Good luck @ContraryMaryMary ! Stinks that it got CoVid'd, but glad you still get to run it - sort of.

    @rheddmobile THANK YOU. I love our medal!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @rheddmobile Thank you, and thank you for all you've done in support of our VM.
    Thoughts and prayers for all whose parents are struggling with health issues.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    @Scott6255 Sorry to hear about your mom. I know that was a shock when you got the call from the hospital. I hope she recovers completely and got to go home today.

    @Camaramandy648 You can do anything you set your mind to. That's not something I would want to do, but diversity is what makes the world go around. You go for it and we'll support you all the way.

    @hamsterwheel6 Glad your hamstring is getting better. Good for you for listening to your body and walking when needed.

    Yeah for finishing the VM for Pastor Vincent @Teresa502 !


  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    @Scott6255 I’m sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sure that was a very scary call. I hope she is doing better today.

    @rheddmobile That medal is awesome!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,441 Member
    @polskagirl01 I can't imagine running 3 HM in 3 consecutive weekends. Sounds like you have a good plan going in. The horses are really cute.

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