October 2020 Monthly Running Challange

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,543 Member
    @shanaber Had no idea it had fondant in it. No wonder it tastes different.

    @polskagirl01 That's a lofty goal, but I know that you can do it!

    @eleanorhawkins Glad your dad is doing well. I hate it that your step mom can't visit him and that he won't turn on his phone. Is there a landline in his room you can call? The hospitals here still have those. Would he talk on it?
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,543 Member
    @eleanorhawkins Good to hear that your dad is doing well and may be able to go home soon! Hopefully he'll be ok with the shots. Thanks for rooting for me. I had to laugh at your grandmother's saying...love it!!!!!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @eleanorhawkins glad you dad is doing well, and continuing to he his stubborn self!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Late checking in but I managed to get 9km done on the treadmill this morning. Squeezed in around home repair tasks and in horrible weather, so I’m feeling grateful to have it! I never listen to anything when I run normally, but this treadmill has a tablet holder so I decided to give it a go watching a series while I ran. I’m two episodes into The Handmaid’s Tale and it’s very affecting! Possibly a bit too much to cope with first thing in the morning...

    I will probably get one more run in before the end of the month, but mentally I’ve written off October and am hoping for a more consistent November!

    October total: 36.4m
    October goal: 80m

    5/10: 6.2m
    7/10: 6.2m
    12/10: 4.6m
    19/10: 5m
    25/10: 3.9m
    27/10: 5m
    29/10: 5.6m

    Jan - Sep: 625.4 miles
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    Sorry to hear that @quilteryoyo .
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    Surgery update: I talked to the surgeon's nurse late this afternoon. The group that owns the hospital where I am having my surgery decided this afternoon that they are stopping ALL elective surgeries until the CoVID numbers get better - they are awful here right now. The surgeon went through all of his patient's files and decided on a case by case basis what would be better for each one. He decided it would be in my best interest to postpone mine. :disappointed: The hospital will re-assess the situation on Wednesday of next week, and every week thereafter, if necessary. If they allow elective surgeries again next week (doubtful, in my opinion) they would schedule me for the following Mon, Tues, or Wed. Since my bloodwork and everything else is good until then, I am to continue to quarantine until we see what happens on Wed. If the moratorium on surgeries continue, I'll have to have all the tests again, so can stop the quarantine at that point. So, it's all up in the air at this point.

    @kgirlhart Hope your foot is okay and it is just paranoia.

    @Avidkeo Glad your calf is doing so well. You did great on the rehab!

    Stay positive. Things will work out.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,570 Member
    @quilteryoyo sorry about the surgery postponment. But really, that doesn't seem like it would be an elective surgery. Not to be gloomy, but that's serious since it could rupture at anytime. Please take it extra easy while those doctor's decide your fate 😒
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    @quilteryoyo I'm sorry, that must be so hard after you prepared for it mentally and otherwise to have it postponed.

    Welcome back to the thread @kat_ontherun

    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    10/01/20 :::: 2.1 :::: 2.1
    10/02/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 3.9
    10/03/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 8.9
    10/04/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 12.0
    10/05/20 :::: 3.6 :::: 15.5
    10/06/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 17.4
    10/07/20 :::: 1.5 :::: 19.0
    10/08/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 21.6
    10/09/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 23.7
    10/10/20 :::: 4.2 :::: 27.8
    10/11/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.9
    10/12/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 34.3
    10/13/20 :::: 2.4 :::: 36.7
    10/14/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 39.8
    10/15/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 41.5
    10/16/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 43.5
    10/17/20 :::: 7.8 :::: 51.3
    10/18/20 :::: 0.9 :::: 52.2
    10/19/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 54.1
    10/20/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 55.9
    10/21/20 :::: 4.4 :::: 60.3
    10/22/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 62.0
    10/23/20 :::: 3.2 :::: 65.2
    10/24/20 :::: 10.7 :::: 75.9
    10/25/20 :::: 0.9 :::: 76.8
    10/26/20 :::: 2.7 :::: 79.5
    10/27/20 :::: 1.6 :::: 81.1
    10/28/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 82.9
    10/29/20 :::: 1.7 :::: 84.6

    Treadmill warmup before strength training again today. Not much to report.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I'm still here, lurking.

    84.5 miles so far for October
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @quilteryoyo damn, sorry they postponed after you made the decision to have it done. Fingers crossed things will change again quickly (as they seem to be doing a lot this year)

    @kat_ontherun welcome back!
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,211 Member
    @quilteryoyo ohhh that's so frustrating! Especially after all the contemplating to do it or not!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    @quilteryoyo - that’s so frustrating, especially when you went through a careful process to decide to have the surgery. I hope that you get some good news on Wednesday. Hugs

    @eleanorhawkins - what is it about stubborn dads?? My father hates mobile phones too, and hates all fuss so I’m sure would be exactly like yours. I’m relieved for you that all seems well - hope you can see him soon.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    Surgery update: I talked to the surgeon's nurse late this afternoon. The group that owns the hospital where I am having my surgery decided this afternoon that they are stopping ALL elective surgeries until the CoVID numbers get better - they are awful here right now. The surgeon went through all of his patient's files and decided on a case by case basis what would be better for each one. He decided it would be in my best interest to postpone mine. :disappointed: The hospital will re-assess the situation on Wednesday of next week, and every week thereafter, if necessary. If they allow elective surgeries again next week (doubtful, in my opinion) they would schedule me for the following Mon, Tues, or Wed. Since my bloodwork and everything else is good until then, I am to continue to quarantine until we see what happens on Wed. If the moratorium on surgeries continue, I'll have to have all the tests again, so can stop the quarantine at that point. So, it's all up in the air at this point.

    Oh no! You were so close...
    On a more positive note, they likely aren't used to having such healthy patients as you. Walking for 6 minutes? You could've run it!

    Welcome back @kat_ontherun !

    I am taking a rest day today and will make myself a lil' goal chart for my "40/40" challenge.
  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
    @quilteryoyo I’m so sorry they postponed your surgery. I know the waiting just makes things worse.

    @eleanorhawkins I’m glad your dad is doing well!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,543 Member
    @kat_ontherun Welcome back and sounds like you have a sensible plan for getting back into running.

    @marisap2010 Hope the migraine continues to get better and you have a good race tomorrow.

    Thanks everyone. @Scott6255 I was surprised too, but thought about it last night. The size of the aneurysm IS the minimum that they consider for surgical repair, so I'm sure he is thinking that it can still grow some before there is an issue. I'm sure he weighed that against the possibility of catching CoVID and decided it was in my best interest to wait. I'm disappointed, but hopefully I won't have to wait too long.

    @polskagirl01 You are right about them not normally having a healthy patient needing heart surgery. You could just tell that they weren't used to that.
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,873 Member
    10/1 – 5.23 miles
    10/3 – 21.06 miles
    10/5 – 6.08 miles
    10/7 – 5.18 miles
    10/8 – 5.11 miles
    10/10 – 15.06 miles
    10/13 – 8.33 miles
    10/15 – 5.51 miles
    10/17 – 8.20 miles
    10/20 – 5.08 miles
    10/22 – 5.43 miles
    10/25 – 26.25 miles
    10/28 – 5.01 miles
    10/29 – 4.09
    Goal – 125 miles/125.62 miles to date

    I was able to get out in between rain showers at lunch yesterday and get a small run in (yay for working from home). It was a lot of stop and go as about 1 ½ miles down the road a young dog starting running with me, into me, etc. He would run right across in front of me and I was afraid he was going to trip me up. He didn’t have a collar on and I have never seen him before so I didn’t know if he was a stray or lived at this one house. I tried to make him stay or go back to that house but he was having a good time running with me. He followed me all the way to my front porch. There was also a neighbor’s cow that had gotten out of the pasture and was grazing beside the road so I took it easy and gave her a wide berth so as not to startle her and have her run away. I was going to put her back in the pasture, but the gate was locked so I called the man who owns the farm when I got home and he was going to come over (he doesn’t live on this farm) and put her back in the field.

    @polskagirl01 – Loved the candy corn video! I’ve resisted buying any this year but I’ve eyed it several times at the store. I like to mix the corn with peanuts – mmm mmm good!

    @eleanorhawkins – glad you dad is doing well. I hope he continues to progress.

    @quilteryoyo – Sorry your surgery has been postponed and you are now in limbo. Having to quarantine before surgery but not knowing when the surgery will be is just an added stressor. I saw on the news this morning that Ballad has a record number of COVID hospitalizations and only has 18 beds available. My co-worker whose husband also has an aneurysm that needs repairing was referred to Duke and has a consult there on Thursday.

    Welcome @kat_ontherun! Glad you found a program that will ease you back into running but keep you accountable.

    @marisap2010 – hope your migraine goes away soon. Good luck and have fun with your 5K tomorrow!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,543 Member
    @Teresa502 Sounds like you had a very adventurous run! I hope the puppy dog has a home. He sounds cute and loving. Glad you knew who to call about the cow too. They can be dangerous when they are in the road. I hope your co-workers husband does well.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,188 Member
    October Goal: 100 Miles

    10/1: 6.24 miles
    10/4: 11.02 miles
    10/6: 6.22 miles
    10/7: 6.22 miles
    10/8: 6.23 miles
    10/11: 11.04 miles
    10/13: 6.02 miles
    10/14: 6.22 miles
    10/15: 6.02 miles
    10/18: 10.04 miles
    10/20: 6.23 miles
    10/21: 6.24 miles
    10/22: 6.02 miles
    10/25: 11.05 miles
    11/29: 6.03 miles
    11/30: 5.25 miles

    116.08/100 miles completed for October

    1176.02/1000 miles for Run the Year Team Pavement Pounders

    Today's run was much better than yesterday's.  I ran 5.25 miles. It was actually colder today but there was not really any wind. Yesterday there were 18 mph north winds and it was kind of miserable.  I taped my foot and it seemed to help. Probably just a placebo effect,  but that's ok with me. I feel ready for the half next weekend so this week I am just going to try to take it easy and not worry that something will happen to prevent me from running. 

    Today's run puts me at 116.08 for October. I'll see you all over in the November thread. Has anyone started it yet?


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    2020 races:
    11/7/20: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    10-1 7k easy
    10-2 7k slow
    10-3 7k slow
    10-4 7k easy
    10-5 rest
    10-6 7k easy
    10-7 7k easy
    10-8 7k easy
    10-9 7k easy
    10-10 7k easy
    10-11 7k easy
    10-12 rest
    10-13 7k easy
    10-14 7k easy
    10-15 7k slow
    10-16 7k moderate
    10-17 7k easy
    10-18 7k easy
    10-19 rest
    10-20 7k easy
    10-21 7k easy
    10-22 7k easy
    10-23 7k easy
    10-24 7k easy
    10-25 7k moderate
    10-26 rest
    10-27 7k slooooooooow
    10-28 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
    10-29 7k treadmill
    10-30 7k treadmill

    October Total: 182k
    October 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
    September Total: 176k

    2020 Total through September: 1584k / 176k per month

    Rainy and low 40s F today, so back to the treadmill. Applied what I learned yesterday: turned the overhead fan on before I started; opened the sliding glass door to let some cool air in; turned up the volume on my phone so I could hear the music; etc. etc. Was surprised I was more dizzy today than yesterday.
    For those good naturedly grumbling about stubborn parents, take heart: perhaps someday you will be one yourself!!!

    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 - Completed 10-11
    Stretch goal: If I can average 169k per month, I can run 2020k in 2020
    Run the Year Team: Pavement Pounders -- Completed 9-29

    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
    Teresa502 wrote: »
    Faebert wrote: »
    @eleanorhawkins - what is it about stubborn dads?? My father hates mobile phones too, and hates all fuss so I’m sure would be exactly like yours. I’m relieved for you that all seems well - hope you can see him soon.

    My parents who are 80 and 81 years old have a flip phone (no texting) that they turn on when they want to make a call and then promptly turn it back off to "save the battery"! Very frustrating being their only living child when you miss a rare cell phone call from them and then you can't call them back. They share the one phone between them and don't always remember to take it with them (because it's charging) when they leave home. They own a small parcel of land down on the river and have a camper set up on it. My dad was down there the other day getting ready to winterize the camper when he heard a noise and then the neighbor who lives in the house next door calling for help. The neighbor had fallen off a ladder on his deck and broken his leg. My dad went over but didn't have his cell phone with him and didn't know how to use the man's smart phone so the man had to call 911 himself. Parents! Although it does make me wonder what technology will be around when I'm 80 that I will refuse to embrace...

    Yes... I muttered a lot about my dad refusing to go anywhere near a mobile phone. He was an electronics engineer, designed and worked on a lot of stuff that was state of the art at the time.
    That got me to thinking... I say that and think that about him, but my 15-year-old says and thinks the same about me and internet stuff (and TVs lol)

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