December 2020 Monthly Running Challenge

HonuNui

shanaber wrote: »

@HonuNui - beautiful but I am a bit terrified of jellyfish!

I confess that I looked closely at the length of those tentacles before taking photos!

shorkster

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
19/12 - 2.26

20.23 / 30 miles for December

10 miles left in 12 days! I can do this even with Christmas looming 😁

Thanks @polskagirl01 for bigging me up and @skippygirlsmom for reminding to stop taking myself so darn seriously! 😉

Tramboman

12-1 rest + yoga
12-2 7k treadmill + resistance bands
12-3 7k treadmill + yoga
12-4 7k slow + resistance bands
12-5 7k slow + yoga
12-6 7k slow
12-7 7k easy + resistance bands
12-8 rest + yoga
12-9 7k easy + resistance bands
12-10 7k easy-ish + yoga
12-11 7k moderate-ish + resistance bands
12-12 5k treadmill + yoga
12-13 7k slow
12-14 7k slow + resistance bands
12-15 rest + yoga
12-16 6k slow + resistance bands
12-17 5k treadmill + yoga
12-18 rest + resistance bands
12-19 7k slow + yoga

December Total: 100k
December 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
October Total: 189k
November Total: 180k

2020 Total through November: 1953k

LIVE total toward 2020k in 2020: 2053k

Mostly cloudy, low 30s F, with a light breeze from the south today. Saw some squirrels, some deer tracks, and even a set of otter tracks in the fresh snow. Must admit that my legs felt a little fresher today after the extra resty day.

@HonuNui I just love your snorkeling pictures.

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 - Completed 12-12
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

martaindale

78.1/100 Miles

12/1: 5.1 Miles
12/3: 3.6 miles
12/4: 10 miles
12/5: 7 miles
12/7: 3.6 miles
12/8: 6.5 miles
12/10: 7 miles
12/12: 11 miles
12/14: 4.8 miles
12/17: 3.5 miles
12/18: 12 miles
12/19: 4 miles

I was supposed to do about 8 miles today per my plan, but I just didn't want to. My legs were tired from the long run yesterday and I felt almost every step of the first couple of miles. By the time I settled in it started raining. Even though I dressed for rain and don't really mind running in the rain I just didn't feel like dealing with it today. I needed a little shake out run more than a workout, so that's what I did.
I was glad I got it done early before the real rain started. It's nice to be able to enjoy rainy weather from my couch.

katharmonic

@HonuNui so pretty. They are amazing but scary creatures. Hugs, we're all sad for sure.

@rheddmobile hope your last 5k race goes well today! Positive thoughts about your calf, hope it's not anything serious especially a blood clot. Stay safe.

@kgirlhart good news about your hip being better! Take it easy and enjoy running.

@martaindale good job on your long run. When is your race?

@shorkster awesome job, you've got this for sure!

@Tramboman otter tracks! That's cool. We don't have otters here so I'd love to see that (I actually just googled this to see if I'm right about that, and river otters disappeared from central new york state about 100 years ago but there have been projects to try to reintroduce them, so I learned something today!).

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
12/18/20 :::: 8.1 :::: 70.5
12/19/20 :::: 5.2 :::: 75.7

Six whole degrees (F) out this morning. It was gorgeous though. The sunrise was beautiful and there was a layer of mist on the lake. I did 5 miles and then headed over to the gym for class. The transition was the roughest part. So cold after stopping running and before being able to change into dry clothes.

Pic from this morning:

Mari33a

@quilteryoyo - I’m so sorry for your loss.

My medal arrived in yesterday’s post. It is fab and thank you so much.

03/12 2.68 miles
06/12 2.35 miles
15/12 3.12 miles
19/12 2.68 miles

10.79 of 30 miles

Mari33a

Double post. Took me a few attempts to figure out how to use the spoiler 🙈

shanaber

@katharmonic - wow what a gorgeous morning! That picture is beautiful!
@Tramboman - I love otters! We don't have river otters here but see sea otters along the coast occasionally, especially along the central coast.

Scott6255

Love the pictures @HonuNui and @katharmonic!

16.3 miles this morning Just felt good to be running outside. Great temp (57F), slightly stronger wind than desirable (16mph), but felt good after a few miles. Didn't feel like I was dying at the end either 😁

martaindale

@katharmonic Beautiful shot! My race is new years day. It's a local race, just a few hundred people but oddly enough is a BQ marathon. It goes through neighborhoods and stuff. Seems like a good, low-key race.

Teresa502

December Goal – 120 miles
12/1 – 1.05 miles
12/2 – 6.41 miles
12/3 – 3.3 miles
12/4 – 5.02 miles
12/5 – 1.72 miles (travel day)
12/6 – 6.09 miles (2 mile walk on beach)
12/7 – 5.50 miles (4 mile walk on beach)
12/8 – 6.21 miles Jingle all the 10K Way (virtual)
12/9 – 3.51 miles (18.44 mile bike ride; 1.78 mile walk on beach)
12/10 – 13.24 miles
12/11 – 5.14 miles (2.27 mile beach walk)
12/12 – 1.14 miles (travel day)
12/13 – 1.26 miles
12/14 – 4 miles
12/15 – 5.02 miles
12/16 – 4.27 miles
12/17 – 5.67 miles (Christmas Lights Run) + 5K walk
12/18 – 2.02 miles (trail)
12/19 – 5.04 (Pioneer 5 Mile Race)
Total – 85.61

With the news of @quilteryoyo’s loss of her dad, I haven’t felt very chatty this week so this catch-up post is rather long.

Thursday Day 4 of Yeti 12 Days of Christmas Challenge was to walk the same 5K route as on Monday only at a faster pace. I got that out of the way first thing in the morning and managed to walk faster than previous 5k. Thursday evening I met a group of runners for an unofficial Christmas light run. Everyone was asked to bring supplies for the local animal shelter. There were probably 60 runners who showed up and lots of supplies were collected.

Friday Day 5 of Yeti 12 Days of Christmas Challenge was an hour yoga routine. Before I did the yoga I ran 2 miles on a local trail to keep my streak alive.

Saturday Day 6 of Yeti 12 Days of Christmas Challenge was a 7 mile bonk run – to run fasted and to make each mile slower than the one before it. I didn’t complete this assignment because I had already signed up for a race. The Pioneer 5 Miler is part of the Tennessee Running Tour and is held at Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park. Although the race didn’t start until 11:00 am, I volunteered to help with packet pick-up so I had to be there at 9:00 am and it was chilly. I think it was 28F but standing around made it feel colder. My fingers and toes were so cold. I don’t think I felt my toes until at least a mile into the race. There were about 125 participants and by 11:00 am it had warmed up to about 38F and the sun was out so once I got going I was plenty warm. It was an out and back course with gently rolling hills. My overall finish time was 53:36 and I placed third in my age group (3 out of 8).

I always look like I'm walking!

@katharmonic – Absolutely gorgeous picture but 6F? I think 12F is the coldest that I’ve run and I didn’t like it one bit! On the other hand, those warm waters and the jellyfish are equally beautiful @HonuNui

Wow @Scott6255 – nice long run!

katharmonic

Great long run @Scott6255!

@martaindale - good luck on your new years day race! That's quite a start to 2021, and hopefully it will be a great one!

Fantastic race @Teresa502! Congrats on your age group place! You look warm and happy in the pic, but I can imagine the cold standing around before. The Yeti challenge sounds like they are mixing it up quite a bit. A "bonk" run is...interesting. Why would you do that on purpose, it sounds miserable?

Scott6255

Yay for your AG place @Teresa502!

eleanorhawkins

Most of my long runs are bonk runs! In fact Friday was a double-bonk run!
Covid related *kitten*:

While obviously concerned, the irony of our current situation does not escape me. We usually spend xmas with my husband's family... my husband's parents live 10 minutes away from us. His brother comes from Madrid to stay with them with his partners and their two sons. This year we decided we wouldn't go to the house. I suggested an outdoor picnic so we could stay distanced. My MIL has been nagging me like crazy, teling me I'm ruining everyone's xmas and I'm stupid and none of them have IT. I must add here that usually because we live so close we have to go to have lunch with them every Saturday. Last weekend was the first time we were allowed to do so (their house is 10 minutes away, but in a different town, and we have been restricted to our own towns for a few weeks). Anyway, Monday she started to feel ill. Because she wants her grandsons to come for xmas she swears its a cold and she's getting better. Friday after everyone nagging her she goes for a test. Yup, it's covid. SO because we were in close contact in the 48 hours before her symptoms started, we have to self-isolate. She went to visit more family on the Sunday. One has already tested positive, 2 more are feeling ill. We seem ok so far, I've had a very slight sore throat for afew days but think it's more likely from running in the cold. I'm not going anywhere anyway. My daughter will have to miss the last 2 days of school. I'm biting my tongue hard so as not to comment on all the *kitten* she gave me about xmas as now she and her husband have to spend it alone.

Short version: I can't go out until Wednesday, not even to run. Which means I have to skip Monday's run. Which means I'm going to have to calculate and work out how to squeeze enough miles in to get that 1,000. I'm pissed about it, but sure 4 days off running will be good for my tired legs.

polskagirl01

eleanorhawkins wrote: »

Most of my long runs are bonk runs! In fact Friday was a double-bonk run!
Covid related *kitten*:

While obviously concerned, the irony of our current situation does not escape me. We usually spend xmas with my husband's family... my husband's parents live 10 minutes away from us. His brother comes from Madrid to stay with them with his partners and their two sons. This year we decided we wouldn't go to the house. I suggested an outdoor picnic so we could stay distanced. My MIL has been nagging me like crazy, teling me I'm ruining everyone's xmas and I'm stupid and none of them have IT. I must add here that usually because we live so close we have to go to have lunch with them every Saturday. Last weekend was the first time we were allowed to do so (their house is 10 minutes away, but in a different town, and we have been restricted to our own towns for a few weeks). Anyway, Monday she started to feel ill. Because she wants her grandsons to come for xmas she swears its a cold and she's getting better. Friday after everyone nagging her she goes for a test. Yup, it's covid. SO because we were in close contact in the 48 hours before her symptoms started, we have to self-isolate. She went to visit more family on the Sunday. One has already tested positive, 2 more are feeling ill. We seem ok so far, I've had a very slight sore throat for afew days but think it's more likely from running in the cold. I'm not going anywhere anyway. My daughter will have to miss the last 2 days of school. I'm biting my tongue hard so as not to comment on all the *kitten* she gave me about xmas as now she and her husband have to spend it alone.

Short version: I can't go out until Wednesday, not even to run. Which means I have to skip Monday's run. Which means I'm going to have to calculate and work out how to squeeze enough miles in to get that 1,000. I'm pissed about it, but sure 4 days off running will be good for my tired legs.

Maybe treat the time off like a taper and do a longer run as your first one when you can go outside again. Keep an easy pace though, so you'll still feel good to do the next runs. I get the mix of irony and concern! I hope everyone is ok and that those who caught IT come through with just mild cases.

eleanorhawkins

@polskagirl01 thanks. Tracker just phoned, we all have to go for tests, they're meant to phone us tomorrow with an appointment.

Tramboman

12-1 rest + yoga
12-2 7k treadmill + resistance bands
12-3 7k treadmill + yoga
12-4 7k slow + resistance bands
12-5 7k slow + yoga
12-6 7k slow
12-7 7k easy + resistance bands
12-8 rest + yoga
12-9 7k easy + resistance bands
12-10 7k easy-ish + yoga
12-11 7k moderate-ish + resistance bands
12-12 5k treadmill + yoga
12-13 7k slow
12-14 7k slow + resistance bands
12-15 rest + yoga
12-16 6k slow + resistance bands
12-17 5k treadmill + yoga
12-18 rest + resistance bands
12-19 7k slow + yoga
12-20 5k treadmill

December Total: 105k
December 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
October Total: 189k
November Total: 180k

2020 Total through November: 1953k

LIVE total for 2020: 2058k

Had a little snow overnight, so rather than take a chance on the iffy footing, decided to do treadmill instead.

@Teresa502 Congratulations on your AG place!!! You really look happy in your picture.

@eleanorhawkins Be strong...Be patient... repeat...


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 - Completed 12-12
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

katharmonic

Oh, @eleanorhawkins I'm sorry about the whole situation and hope everyone will be ok. I hope you test negative and your family will all recover well. Hopefully you will be able to rest and get your miles in without pushing yourself too hard but if not, then give yourself permission to be a little mad but celebrate what you did accomplish this year. Take care.

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
12/18/20 :::: 8.1 :::: 70.5
12/19/20 :::: 5.2 :::: 75.7
12/20/20 :::: 4.5 :::: 80.2

My usual Sunday morning run buddy didn't know if she could run later, so even though I hate to set an alarm on Sundays I knew if I didn't join this group of early bird friends it would be hard to motivate myself to run later. It was a balmy 30 degrees, a big improvement from yesterday's 6. I felt tired and sluggish the whole run and apparently it showed a bit - one friend suggested maybe I should take a nap when I got home. Way ahead of you, friend.

quilteryoyo

They are allowing us to have a "normal" funeral and visitation. The funeral is at 3pm today. We are going to try to keep social distancing and don't really expect a lot of people to show up. And, that's okay. I think mom just needed something that is as close to normal as possible to help her get through this time. We emphasized in the obituary that we understand if people don't come and that we don't want anyone to get sick from being there. They are going to live stream the funeral on FB so those who don't come can see it anyway. It's hard to try to walk that fine line that seems to be getting thinner with every step.

katharmonic

All the hugs today @quilteryoyo. I hope the service will be something to help you and your mom right now. Such a hard situation to navigate when you're grieving too. Continuing to hold you in my thoughts.