December 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,708 Member
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    Congratulations for 365 days on the run @katharmonic! When looking back on 2020, you have something positive to remember! Love the Christmas lights and everyone's holiday dress but it looks so cold with that snow on the ground!
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,655 Member
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    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    katharmonic wrote: »
    I don't know if anyone has heard an update from @quilteryoyo but she and her family continue to be in my heart.
    I just woke up and have a Caring Bridge update... unfortunately her father has passed away. She may write more when she's ready, or maybe she'll need some time before she stops by here on the forum. Either way, lets all care for her and her mom, whether that be an encouraging word, prayers, thoughts, etc.

    Oh no, how terrible. I was wondering, too.
    @quilteryoyo I'm so very, very sorry.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,010 Member
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    shorkster wrote: »
    2/12 - 1.84
    4/12 - 1.84
    6/12 - 1.74
    8/12 - 1.88
    10/12 - 1.94
    12/12 - 2.08
    14/12 - 2.2
    16/12 - 1.86
    17/12 - 2.59

    17.97 / 30 miles for December

    Yesterday's run was a total flop, ended up giving up after 20 mins. Went too fast as I thought I'd change my route and running time. Had something to prove to myself today so I went back to my usual and achieved a further 5 mins plus 0.5km extra. My 30 mile target doesn't seem so unachievable anymore.
    Actually, this doesn't sound like a flop. 20 minutes of running faster than your normal would be a pretty good speed workout for you. And you obviously didn't do any damage doing it, because you went further today.

    The 30 mile distance target (as well as a faster pace target) should probably be at a lower priority than building up your distance in a healthy way... and you seem to be doing great at that. Keep up the good work!
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    polskagirl01 wrote: »
    katharmonic wrote: »
    I don't know if anyone has heard an update from @quilteryoyo but she and her family continue to be in my heart.
    I just woke up and have a Caring Bridge update... unfortunately her father has passed away. She may write more when she's ready, or maybe she'll need some time before she stops by here on the forum. Either way, lets all care for her and her mom, whether that be an encouraging word, prayers, thoughts, etc.

    Thank you @polskagirl01. I am so saddened to hear this, I know we all are. Wishing strength and comfort to you @quilteryoyo and your mom. My heart breaks for you.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    I just read @quilteryoyo caringbridge update also. I’m so sorry to read about your father’s passing. My prayers are with your family. Hugs.
  • marisap2010
    marisap2010 Posts: 909 Member
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    @quilteryoyo, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your mother are in my thoughts.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,434 Member
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    @quilteryoyo, very sorry💕😢
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,434 Member
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    @katharmonic 365 days in a row running is freaking amazing! You are a beast!
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,708 Member
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    I'm so, so sorry @quilteryoyo
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
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    @quilteryoyo So very sorry about the passing of your dad. Sending you prayers of comfort.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Oh, @quilteryoyo, how beautiful that you were able to spend the time with him and play the music he loved. I am just so sorry for you and your mom. 66 years together, wow. I don't have more words than saying I'm sorry and wish I could offer you a hug and some comfort.
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
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    Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
    12/01/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 2.2
    12/02/20 :::: 3.7 :::: 5.9
    12/03/20 :::: 3.5 :::: 9.5
    12/04/20 :::: 9.1 :::: 18.6
    12/05/20 :::: 5.0 :::: 23.6
    12/06/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 26.7
    12/07/20 :::: 3.6 :::: 30.2
    12/08/20 :::: 2.0 :::: 32.3
    12/09/20 :::: 1.9 :::: 34.1
    12/10/20 :::: 1.8 :::: 35.9
    12/11/20 :::: 5.5 :::: 41.5
    12/12/20 :::: 5.3 :::: 46.7
    12/13/20 :::: 3.3 :::: 50.0
    12/14/20 :::: 2.2 :::: 52.3
    12/15/20 :::: 3.1 :::: 55.3
    12/16/20 :::: 4.1 :::: 59.4
    12/17/20 :::: 3.0 :::: 62.4

    We've had 6 inches or so of snow overnight and will probably get a little more today. We are just north of the
    line of much higher snowfall totals, which is kind of disappointing actually. As long as it's snowing, let's just go for it! I will not be saying this in a couple of months I'm sure.

    Anyway, I had to be at the gym this morning for strength training anyway, so I did my run on the treadmill before and after that. At one point I was the only person on the gym floor which was very weird. It's not been very busy anyway but the weather was certainly keeping people away today. The drive was pretty terrible. After I finished my run I did some foam rolling and stretching. My hamstring seems pretty good. Just a little dull ache after a lot of use (like now). In fact I think I'll ice it while I'm thinking about it because that seems to be helping over the last few days as well.

    Stay safe and warm those of you who are in the northeast and getting a lot of snow!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
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    12/1 – 6 miles
    12/2 – 10K day
    12/3 – 4 miles
    12/4 – 4 miles
    12/5 – 7 miles
    12/6 – 6 miles
    12/7 – 3 miles
    12/8 – 4 miles
    12/9 – 7 miles
    12/10 – 5 miles
    12/11 – 9 (4 road and 5 trail)
    12/12 – 3 miles
    12/13 – 7 miles
    12/14 – 1 mile – ugh
    12/15 – 10K day
    12/16 – 0
    12/17 – 10K

    84 (87.08) of 125 miles

    Took an unplanned rest day yesterday, got up to 37F and rain, no thank you, thought I’d run after work, but was here too late.

    @katharmonic that is an awesome streak!! Love everyone all dressed up for the holidays.
    @shorkster every run can’t be awesome, what fun would that be ;) - everything @polskagirl01 said
    @quilteryoyo I’m so glad you posted a picture of your parents, 63 years is an amazing life together. Both your parents look like lovely lovely people. I know Dad will be so missed. We are here for you.



    Races:
    226 of 250 miles Yuletide Madness

    Mother’s Day Virtual 5K – done
    Retro Run Virtual 5K – done
    Rona on the Run - Virtual for St. Jude benefit - done
    Keep Moving Huntsville - at least one mile a day 1 - 31 May - done
    The Big Run - June 3 - done
    NEGU virtual run - June - Team NEGU helping support kids with cancer - done
    Big Foot Wild Thangs Trail Race 5K/10K – June 20 on the trails…all together like a real race - done
    Run 4 on the 4th – Virtual 4 miles on 4th of July - done
    ISS Virtual 5K in July – done
    Jackalope Trail Run 4 miler – done
    Flora-Bama 600K - Virtual race from Huntsville AL to the Florida Alabama state line in Orange Beach – done
    Scooby Doo Virtual 10K - done
    Skunk Ape 5 miler August 1 trail race in person – done
    Pirate Challenge – 10 weeks mile challenge June – August – done
    Chupacabra 10K/HM – August 22 - done
    Running of the Bulls Virtual 5K – 9/14 – 30/2020 - done
    The Pinhoti Trail Challenge 335 miles virtual – 1 Sept to 31 Dec – done
    PinkPumpkin 10K – completed 10/30
    2020 Liberty Road Challenge WWII soldiers journey from St. Mere Eglisde to Bastogne, Belgium – charity virtual run for the WII museum in New Orleans 716 miles team event 4 July – September – our team has finished
    Space Race 400K Challenge 12 weeks running 248.5 miles to the ISS – August to November – done
    Bridge Street HM Virtual – 10/24 – 11/7/2020 – virtual done
    Halloween 5K virtual with Fleet Feet – 10/31/2020 - done
    Yuletide Madness Oct 31 – Dec 31 2020
    Oak Barrel Half Marathon – October – running virtual - done
    Cathedral Caverns 15K trail race – in person – done
    Virtual Turkey Trot 5K – done
    Downtown HSV Charity run 5K – done
    Rudolph Run 5K – 12/17

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