September 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @kgirlhart This article really helped me understand grief after my dad died. Hopefully it will help you as well. It's been 2 years (next month) and I still will have random cries over something silly.

    https://themighty.com/2018/12/ball-box-analogy-grief/
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    @kgirlhart and @mbaker566 GIANT hugs are going out to both of you!!!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @Camaramandy648 Is there another way to get her music? Like Amazon music you used to be able to download to phone so you could listen without data. I believe it has to be music you own. I download podcasts to listen to without service. Website like amazon music or spotify maybe? Go old school with CDs? Trying to come up with a compromise here. LOL
  • hamsterwheel6
    hamsterwheel6 Posts: 544 Member
    @mbaker566 @kgirlhart Hugs to both of you. Losing a parent (I lost my mom 10 years ago and still is hard at times) or a family member is heartbreaking. Much love as you get through this.

    Good luck to the racers!

    @Camaramandy648 Yeah cracked (pun intended) me up too about your egg fiasco.
    How long do we have to go though teenage years? LOL feels like forever. Sorry , just know you are not alone!

    Spin today. Good thing cause hamstring was tight today - not painful, but probably better not to chance it.
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @Camaramandy648 Is there another way to get her music? Like Amazon music you used to be able to download to phone so you could listen without data. I believe it has to be music you own. I download podcasts to listen to without service. Website like amazon music or spotify maybe? Go old school with CDs? Trying to come up with a compromise here. LOL

    Or even more old-school get tapes! Hahahaha
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @mbaker566 and @kgirlhart biggest hugs.
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Hahahahaha all great suggestions!

    WELL GUESS WHO COMPLETED FIVE ASSIGNMENTS TODAY! The TEENAGER! She has several more to do but if she focuses, she'll get em done quick. They're all "read this, answer this question," type assignments.

    I actually did suggest that we set up my spotify account on her phone so that she can have her own playlist and not be using data. But do you know what she said? She literally cringed and said, "No Mom I want MY OWN!"

    To that, i say... well, I'd like you to have a clean room and stay caught up in school.

    What would be really funny is if I bought her an 80s style boombox and made her carry it around with a bag full of cassette tapes!

    Merry Christmas.

    :)

    I love when you wrassle with life -- and WIN!!!
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    Today it rained. I didn't run. I hate rain. That is all.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,542 Member
    @noblsheep I hadn't heard of polyphasic sleep before. Sounds like it may be what you need. I hope it all works out and you get acclimated to it quickly.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,542 Member
    @Teresa502 I hope you enjoy Mt LeConte. I have never been there, so looking forward to your report. I think you are exactly right about what Tippy would say. LOL

    @kgirlhart I'm glad your boss is understanding. So many aren't. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    September Goal: 26.2 miles during Boston Virtual Week for PastorVincent (Done!)

    9/1 3.85
    9/2 off
    9/3 2.58 + snorkel 1 hour
    9/4 off
    9/5 3.31
    9/6 off
    9/7 5.83
    9/8 6.16
    9/9 2.60
    9/10 off
    9/11 7.46
    9/12 2.37
    9/13 2.48
    9/14 off
    9/15 3.86
    9/16 2.52
    9/17 off
    9/18 4.78
    9/19 3.10
    9/20 off
    9/21 2.36
    9/22 5.15
    9/23 off
    9/24 4.02

    Total 62.43

    @mbaker566 I'm sorry for all that....



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    Upcoming and current races:

    D-Backs Virtual Run Against Cancer on 10/17 (which would have been my son's 43rd birthday....)
    https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27903/2020-d-backs-virtual-race-against-cancer


    Big Island Challenge (virtually run 110 miles from Hilo to Kona by 9/27) (done)

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  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    @mbaker566 sorry to hear about the difficult times you're having.

    @marisap2010 good luck on your virtual HM!

    @noblsheep the sleep thing is fascinating. I hope the new schedule helps!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    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
    9-14 rest
    9-15 7k measy
    9-16 7k measy
    9-17 7k easy
    9-18 7k easy
    9-19 7k easy
    9-20 7k easy
    9-21 rest
    9-22 7k measy
    9-23 rest
    9-24 7k easy
    9-25 7k easy

    September Total: 148k
    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

    Hazy sunshine and lower 50s F today. Went out, cruised around, and enjoyed myself.

    @Quilteryoyo I would offer that, absent a reason to wait, get it fixed now.

    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
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @quilteryoyo I have nothing helpful to offer apart from hugs
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @quilteryoyo I think I'd rather get it done sooner than later. Rip the band-aid so to speak.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @quilteryoyo What does the doctor think might be different in 3 months? If it’s a certainty that it is going to have to be repaired, I don’t understand what the reasoning is behind another CT and “deciding” then. Is there some possibility that 3 months will lead to a different decision?
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    @quilteryoyo What does the doctor think might be different in 3 months? If it’s a certainty that it is going to have to be repaired, I don’t understand what the reasoning is behind another CT and “deciding” then. Is there some possibility that 3 months will lead to a different decision?

    Yes, that is what I was thinking. If it will need surgery at some point, then why wait? Just take some time to get things in order, then "Rip the band-aid off"
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    9/1 5.55
    9/2 5.21
    9/3 5.23
    9/4 Helped with Mom's yard sale all. day. long.
    9/5 Bass fishing tournament with the Hubs. We didn't win, but I caught fish!
    9/6 4.35
    9/7 10.17
    9/8 4.25
    9/9 6.2
    9/10 Wedding Anniversary… but we did stroll around the lovely park where we were married
    9/11 6.16
    9/12 11.03
    9/15 1.36
    9/22 4.11
    9/23 5.23 and 1.64 walk at lunchtime
    9/25 5.12

    September miles = 75.56 so far.
    Space Race 400K = 155.33 (Just 93.17 to go!)
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    I didn't run today, but Fridays are usually rest days for me. Thanks for your kind words @Teresa502 , @hamsterwheel6 , @Avidkeo , and @skippygirlsmom.

    @eleanorhawkins I don't have much to offer, but virtual hugs. I know it is hard and can imagine that being so far away and the extra Covid restrictions are making it even harder. I know you said your dad didn't have a cell phone. Mine did not either, but my sister was able to use her phone so we could face time with him. It really helped. Maybe your step mom could set something like that up. And I love the Screaming Bridge. I think we all need a good scream now and then.

    @WandaVaughn I'm with you. I am not a fan of rain.

    @Tramboman Woo hoo! You got team Pavement Pounders our 2000 mile bib today! Just 20 miles to go!

    @quilteryoyo I'm so sorry that you didn't get good news on your aneurysm. If it were me I would probably get it fixed sooner rather than later, but I am also a worrier. And waiting 3 months would be very difficult for me. Either way, good luck and sending you some virtual hugs.