February 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
Avidkeo
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WARNING: Following this thread may be addictive; it gets very talkative...miss a day and you can be 50 posts behind. This is the most popular challenge on MFP. If you found us in the middle (or end) of the month, you're still very welcome to join in - no requirements or special invite needed. Once you post, that's it you're in. And yes, we do this every month.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the January 2021 Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10819137/january-2021-monthly-running-challenge#latest
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until February 1, 2021 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
You set your own pace and distance for the month. We will all be doing it together. This is your virtual running group to help keep you accountable, to enjoy a virtual post-run coffee with your fellow runners, and to make new friends and learn a few things.
This is a continuation from the January 2021 Running Challenge which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10819137/january-2021-monthly-running-challenge#latest
Anyone can join in, new and old, and if you found this thread late, you can join in at any time.
We have members ranging from total beginners all the way to Boston Qualifiers and beyond. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch. You never need to be ashamed of your miles. If you are making the effort, you will find only support here.
Here are the details from last month that apply again:
Anybody want to join in for a running challenge? Set a goal here and update us every day. OPTIONAL: You can post your progress by creating a ticker at http://www.tickerfactory.com (if creating one seems difficult, or you're like me and can't be bothered, then just type in your daily miles in this thread).
You can run, walk, or do treadmill - just be consistent. Don't let the high (or low) goals of others intimidate you. Some do 25 miles, others do 50, some go higher than that, some do lower; it's entirely your goal and therefore completely up to you. We help motivate each other, so what do you say? If you're new to running, set a low goal. If you're from a part of the world where miles aren't your thing, log your distances in KMs. And if you'd rather log your progress by time rather than distance, then you're entirely free to do that as well.
Feel free to set your goal now but wait until February 1, 2021 to start logging your runs!
Also, don't forget to join our group which can be found at:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/21182-monthly-running-challenges
Bookmark the previous and past challenges: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10393468/current-past-challenges#latest
Find a small group of runners that encourage and offer food support:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10573619/runners-that-need-some-nutritional-accountability#latest
There you will find lots of good info, and it's a place where everyone can talk to each other for further motivation. It's also a place to find help when there is a problem with this thread.
Note: we also have a group on Strava and Facebook.
After you run, come into this thread and post what you did (don't forget to hit the star in the upper right corner to bookmark this thread). Simply keep a running tally of what you've done this month, and interact with the others. Many folks come in here and chit-chat it up, even on their rest days or while recouping from injury. This is a very social group and we talk about many things (sometimes even about running ). It's a very friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to say hi (even if this is your first time), talk about a recent or up-coming race, ask questions, provide answers, or just lurk-n-learn. Participation is what makes this group successful.
Not quite sure how to log your runs? Follow the examples of many other challenge members. Even take a peek at last month's thread (posted above).
*******OPTIONAL TICKER*************
Info on tickers since I know there will be questions. Sign up for an account at http://www.tickerfactory.com and create your ticker. Then you need to update it after you finish a run and post it here. Here is what you will need to do.
After setting up your ticker, you will need to make note of the weblink they give you so you can return. An example would be:
http://www.tickerfactory.com/exercise/w6K1EiX/ <<<< the last part will be a part of the image link (explained below) that will be supplied to you after you initially create your link.
When you return to TickerFactory with the weblink, go to your settings page. Make sure you type your PIN in that you set when you created your ticker account. Then, where it says "Your current cumulative value", there is an add button. Simply add the distance that you just did, and the cumulative value automatically changes. Then hit next.
After adding your new miles (or KMs) to your ticker, you need to post it here.
After you hit next, it will give you a bunch of codes suggesting how to display your ticker.
Use the one at the bottom where it says Direct Image URL:
It will look something like:
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png
To display that correctly in your post, make sure you place the image (img) tags around that link. So it will look something like the following (but removing the spaces in the img tags):
[ img ] http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/w6K1EiX/exercise.png [ /img ]
^^^^^^^ Don't forget to remove the spaces between the brackets ^^^^^^^^^^
Some key things to pay attention to when posting your ticker:
Use the link that ends in .png
Remember the [ img] and [ /img] tags go in between the link
Remove the spaces in the img tags before posting
YES, there is a / in the second /img tag
By the way, everyone here should consider themselves a runner no matter how fast or slow. There's no judgment, we all started somewhere. And no comparisons, except with your former self. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 20.
“I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
"We all know that if you run, you are pretty much choosing a life of success because of it.” – Deena Kastor
“Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine
“Get going … walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” – Ron Hill
"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay on track.
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Woo hoo, HM month for me!
I hadn't set January specific goals, but had year goals.
1: lose 15kg this year - progress 2kg lost in January. So on track!
2: run 2 HM - it's HM month. I am on track with my training.
3: remain injury free and take rest days - yes. In fact I took a couple of extra days off when sick and needed a break. I've also been cross training and strength training!
4: still contemplating Auckland Marathon despite @ContraryMaryMary trying to put me off hahaha.
So woo hoo.
Goals for Feb are basically exactly the same.
1: stick to calorie goal everyday, lose 2kg in Feb for a 4kg loss total.
2: continue to follow plan, and finish HM on 21st February. No time goal. Just finish well. OK well I'd like to do better than 2:15.
3: remain injury free. So follow the plan. Rest days and cross training per plan.
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Thanks for setting this up @Avidkeo.
My plans for Feb is to continue doing what coach tells me as I head towards my next A race in April.
I noticed a real lift in my fitness in the past week or two, so I’m hoping to continue building on that this month.
I have the Coatesville Half on the 14th. This is only a B race so I don’t have to push quite so hard. However, it’s a fairly hilly course so not one for a PB anyway. When I ran this last year, I loved the scenery so much that I went home and told my husband I wanted to move there. We bought a hectare three weeks later. We should start building our new home in the next few weeks! Next year, I’ll be able to jog to the start.
@avidkeo, I’m only suggesting you stick to halves in a bid to help you stay injury free. You have years and years of running ahead - no need to launch into a full marathon just yet. Get comfy with the half. Set some half goals and get to the point you can run one without any hint of injury during training at all. Just my (bossy) two cents. 😘11 -
ContraryMaryMary wrote: »
@avidkeo, I’m only suggesting you stick to halves in a bid to help you stay injury free. You have years and years of running ahead - no need to launch into a full marathon just yet. Get comfy with the half. Set some half goals and get to the point you can run one without any hint of injury during training at all. Just my (bossy) two cents. 😘
Excellent advice. And honestly I don't know WHY I want to run a full. It's not a great burning desire, more curiosity, can I do it? Also it's not something I ever thought I'd be able to do, so therefore doing it would be an amazing achievement.
I do love running halves, during my training for the full before my injury last year I ended up doing a few HM+ distances and I absolutely loved them. I love anything over 10k. Less than that just doesn't feel like a long run. (to me! A long run to anyone else is what ever you make it. Heck only a few weeks ago, a long run was 5k,anf that felt brilliant.)
You have great advice (as always), I get a few more halves in, maybe make running HM distance a regular thing, then step up.4 -
Doing run the year and having an injury last August has really kicked me in the butt to increase mileage. My goal for Jan this year was 165 which was 10 more than last year. So far I am at 220 for the month! I have to admit that adding some 2 per days with a 2 or 3 mile run during lunch has helped me a lot and kept me injury free. of course if I end up going back into the office later this year (if ever!) I won't be doing those.
My goal for Feb is going to be 170 as this is a shorter month and also the weather can be pretty tricky here. It's nice to have built up a little cushion on my mileage for 2021 total in Jan and the goal is just to keep ahead and enjoy the runs.
I never thought I would want to run a half but that is one of my goals this year by my 63rd birthday. I have done it in Jan but split into 11 and then 2.5 Mostly I want to increase fitness and I can see by my recovery from longer run days that I still have a ways to go.
This really is a great thread and altho I can't respond to everyone I love reading how folks are doing. Recovering from surgeries and injuries and Covid. It is such a diverse group and I can tell many have been together almost 8 years so mostly I just read and smile when I see all the updates..
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@SummerSkier that's a lot of miles! Especially if made up of a lot of shorter runs. Well done. Sounds like your fitness is pretty good already.
Thanks for starting the February thread @Avidkeo. I had similar reasons for wanting to do a marathon. Just to see if I could, and to be able to say that I did! I don't have any desire to do another one but I feel amazed thinking back on what I accomplished in training for and completing that. If you can wait to sign up you might just see how you go with half marathons. I'm sure you can do it, but understand wanting to be cautious about injury given you've just recovered from a long stretch.
I'm just going to say 100 miles for February. Who knows. I need to run a HM for my HM a month challenge, but I go back to teaching again and the semester will get very busy very fast starting this coming week. So we'll see how it all pans out.7 -
Thanks for setting us up @Avidkeo!!
For now I am not going to set a running goal for the month. I see the new sports/orthopedics doctor on Wednesday so I will wait and see what he says. My only goal for now is to get my hamstring/hip, whichever is the source of the issue, healed so I can run.9 -
Unless the doctor changes his mind, I probably won't be allowed to run any this month. So, my goal is going to be to average at least 2 miles of walking, at 3.0mph or faster, every day. Hopefully that will keep my fitness up good enough that running won't be too hard when I get the go-ahead. So, I guess that means my goal is to walk 56 miles.10
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@quilteryoyo I'm so impressed with how well your recovery is going! Keep following the instructions and keeping healthy with the walking!2
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Based on my mileage in January, I think I'll set a goal of 130km for February. I still can't see more than one week ahead of my training plan so I have no idea if this is realistic or even what I have in store for the month 🤷
@Avidkeo thanks for setting us up!
For me personally, I had the same goals as you - I wanted to run a full just to prove to myself that I could do it. I was always the unfit and un-sporty kid and I don't think anyone believed I could actually do it. But once I accomplished that goal I found myself thinking that unless I was training for a full then I wasn't pushing myself hard enough and I was being a bit lazy since I knew I was capable of doing it. That resulted in running 3 fulls in 2.5 years and I was training for my 4th, but my heart wasn't really in it so when it got covid cancelled I was secretly relieved. I still haven't signed up for a 2021 race as I just don't know if I have the heart (or time) to go through all that training again. I really do prefer the HM distance, the training is just so much more manageable.8 -
I'm in for 70 miles this month.
I have a HM later this month so there are some short runs leading up to it and then recovery after. Couple that with a short month and a long weekend/daughter out of school trip, it's going to be a little light on running. But high on fun stuff!
I've never had the itch to run a full. After my first HM, my friend who does IM asked when I was doing a full. For her, it's a constant reach for the next challenge. I guess I feel like I have enough room to improve at shorter distances that I don't feel the need to go longer. Honestly, even training for the HMs (2 races a year or so) takes a toll on me physically. I still consider myself a newer runner. I'm definitely still building fitness but I'm not sure my body would ever tolerate the amount of training I would need to do to run a full. Because it wouldn't be enough for me just to finish it. I would need to run it well. And I just don't have time for all that. I'll stick to my shorter distances.5 -
I think I am going to stick with 90 miles as my goal for February. I did make it past 100 in January. But February is a short month and the weather can be unpredictable. And even though my hip seems to be ok, I don't want to push too hard for an arbitrary goal. So 90 it is.
I have run a few half marathons and I love that distance. There is a small part of me that would like to be able to say I have run a marathon, but not enough to actually run one.6 -
Like @martaindale - I have never wanted to run a full marathon. I do love the HM distance more than any of the shorter distances. I have been running 8 years and ran 1 my first year, 2 my 2nd year, 4 my 3rd year, 5 my 4th year, and 6 my 5th year and that was the most in any year but 9 more over the last 3 years for a total of 27. I am good with not running a full marathon 😁6
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I've done plenty of fulls and yeah they are just so much work. I do want to get back to HM fitness, though - could run an HM at any time without having to train up for it. As I'm feeling ambitious today I'm going to set my Feb goal at 80km.9
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Running a marathon is an amazing experience, but is a LOT of work for most people, and can take a lot out of you physically. I don't recommend anyone do it unless it is really "calling" you, and you're aware of and committed to the training load.
Also, it doesn't make you a "real runner" - if you run regularly, you already are one.7 -
My goal for this month is to complete my half without injury and to enjoy it. Ideally, I’d like to finish between 2:15-2:30. Hubby and I will also continue to work towards the Run the Year challenge.
I have run two fulls, but I got so burned out with training for the second one and really didn’t enjoy it as much as my first. I don’t know if I’ll ever do another full, unless something really amazing comes up. A half is a good distance for me.5 -
I'm in for 140km this month as it has fewer Saturdays.
I have a bucket-list wish to run Rome marathon before my 50th birthday, 1. because I want to prove I can do it and 2. because, well, Rome! Trouble is as a slow runner I'd probablybe looking at 7 hours and that is a scary thought.
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I am glad to hear these comments because running sometimes feels like an addiction. I started running when I was 17. Before that I was a tennis player and horse back rider but I have to say the first time I tried to "run" (and this was in the 70's) was truly an eye opening experience. I wish I could have had all the tools we have today and a solid coach or program. I only knew that I was accepted at West Point and I needed to run 2 miles before I got there...
Over the years my running program has waxed and waned but I have never been fast and have gone thru a few injuries. LOL. And altho I considered myself an athlete at school I was no longer a big fish in a little pond and actually struggled with the physical requirements.
My most recent forum into serious training started in mid 2017 when I had gained weight with meno and was either going to struggle to climb steps and become a old fat woman or do something. I returned to MFP and started the couch to 5K program. Due to a meniscus tear snowskiing in the 90's I never thought I would be able to run further than 2 miles. But the program really taught me a lot. That walking was NOT a sin. (the military had pounded that into my head for years). And altho I did not think I would be able to run 5K. I was able to complete the program.
And since then I have slowly increased my distances. Always with the gratitude to mother earth and God that I could do more than 2 miles without my knee locking up or causing me to take off for another month. And also KT tape. (rock is my brand of choice). Last year I tripped in the middle of the night in August and sprained my GOOD knee. I heard the dreaded POP and wasn't sure if I would be able to walk. It took about 6 weeks total but it was luckily just a sprain. After that I had to increase my mileage a little to meet my goal of 1700 miles I had set with a friend for the year. And all of a sudden I was "faster". I attributed that to a GPS change. Hahaha.
Anyway, fast forward to this year when I joined the run the edge challenge fully intending to just have both walk and run miles for the goal. But I realized that 5.5 miles per day was really only an extra mile from last year's goal. I guess looking at things sideways can help with motivation. Plus I have a team here who picks up the slack also when I am taking a rest day. My team will probably finish in early March!
However now when I got out and run 5k or 4 miles or even 5, I feel like I am being lazy! I sometimes worry that this addiction to more and more mileage is going to end up badly. But then I remind myself that it IS fun and I feel SO good for the rest of the day. So honestly when I ran 10 miles last year for the first time it was a fluke and I had no intention of doing that or even a half. Well we know how that is turning out. My goal for the whole HM in one go in August is not too far off. So I say I have NO desire to go any further or run a marathon I really DO mean it. But then again I did not think I would run further than 2 miles a few years back so.....
thanks for reading my running story. On to Feb. And those with injuries or recovering. Take it slowly and build up. There is no rush except to feel good and run pain free with joy in your heart.
Summer (aka bON) in Tx9 -
@SummerSkier I was stationed at USMA from 1992-94.2
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@SummerSkier I was stationed at USMA from 1992-94.
excellent! then you know of the hills and the ski slope. LOL.... That was a bit ahem after my time there so I suspect it was easier for all the cadets then (the corp has......
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SummerSkier wrote: »@SummerSkier I was stationed at USMA from 1992-94.
excellent! then you know of the hills and the ski slope. LOL.... That was a bit ahem after my time there so I suspect it was easier for all the cadets then (the corp has...... )
Well, I certainly chased enough deer up and down those hills!!!2 -
I'm getting back into running after a while off. February will be a month of slowly ramping up my distance so I'm going to shoot for 90 miles.9
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Well I am definitely up for a marathon and in week 4 of the plan. The last few miles today were hard! With a capital H, capital A, capital R and capital D... then put it in bold... then make it flash.There was a thought that said if you are going to run 20 miles why not 26. Well erm... heck NO! This was quite enough and I really need to firm up my fuelling as it just isn't working right now.
No specific target for Feb, just try and keep to the plan.
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Minimum goal: 84
I'd rather get 95-100 to give myself a cushion for in the summer when I won't be putting in big mileage5 -
First run of February done! Supposed to be a slow 5k, aiming for 7:30 min/k but I really struggled slowing down today. Managed to slow to 7min/k and am happy with that. Hal didn't yell at me at least!
Now I'm into my month where my first goal is, I'm starting to think about what my next goal should be. I kinda like the idea of keeping form going and aiming for a HM each month, building in some speed work. I have a HM at the end of June that I am going to do - it's an important one for me because its the same half I did 10 years ago that absolutely nailed me. I hadn't trained, I was unprepared. I finished, but only cause I felt like I had no choice. I did it in 3:07:09. I was going to do it last year, but you know that thing got in the way. So this year I'm going to knock the b****** off (famous kiwi saying).
Kinda appropriate that it's 10 years.
I'd like to do a sub 2hr HM - it's a flat course, but can get very windy. My PB is 2:03:00 on a course with a 7k downhill part.
So thinking keep up HM conditioning, try find another HM in April, and then work on speed work, leading into the end of June.
How do you keep HM condition? Run a HM once a month?5 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »Well I am definitely up for a marathon and in week 4 of the plan. The last few miles today were hard! With a capital H, capital A, capital R and capital D... then put it in bold... then make it flash.There was a thought that said if you are going to run 20 miles why not 26. Well erm... heck NO! This was quite enough and I really need to firm up my fuelling as it just isn't working right now.
No specific target for Feb, just try and keep to the plan.
Great work. And good call - 26 miles is a lot longer than 20. You’ll get to run 26 soon enough.
I’m slightly jealous of the marathoners - I refuse to run one unless I have the time to train properly and that’s not likely while I still have young children. Also, how do you guys deal with the boredom that sets in after an hour or so?5 -
First run of February done! Supposed to be a slow 5k, aiming for 7:30 min/k but I really struggled slowing down today. Managed to slow to 7min/k and am happy with that. Hal didn't yell at me at least!
Now I'm into my month where my first goal is, I'm starting to think about what my next goal should be. I kinda like the idea of keeping form going and aiming for a HM each month, building in some speed work. I have a HM at the end of June that I am going to do - it's an important one for me because its the same half I did 10 years ago that absolutely nailed me. I hadn't trained, I was unprepared. I finished, but only cause I felt like I had no choice. I did it in 3:07:09. I was going to do it last year, but you know that thing got in the way. So this year I'm going to knock the b****** off (famous kiwi saying).
Kinda appropriate that it's 10 years.
I'd like to do a sub 2hr HM - it's a flat course, but can get very windy. My PB is 2:03:00 on a course with a 7k downhill part.
So thinking keep up HM conditioning, try find another HM in April, and then work on speed work, leading into the end of June.
How do you keep HM condition? Run a HM once a month?
Come to Auckland for the Waterfront Half on April 11th. It’s flat. It’s fast. It could be windy!2 -
@Avidkeo that's what I've done... I did the 12 week training up to run a HM at the end of October, then basically had a cutback week and now keep repeating the last 3-4 weeks of the plan. So this month my long runs will be 10k, 17k, 19k, 21k. Months with 5 Saturdays I've done 10, 15, 17, 19, 21. No idea whether I'm tempting fate or looking for trouble, but plenty of stretching, foam rolling, epsom salt baths the evening of long run days and monthly massages seem to be working.
Btw, I'm in awe of your pace still... 7 min kms are pretty hard work for me! In fact I seem to be getting slower and slower atm, I should probably reduce my mileage and do some speedwork but I don't want to break my monthly HM distance streak (4 so far) and I'm hoping I'll get used to this level and have the energy and legs to do both before too long....
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ContraryMaryMary wrote: »I’m slightly jealous of the marathoners - I refuse to run one unless I have the time to train properly and that’s not likely while I still have young children. Also, how do you guys deal with the boredom that sets in after an hour or so?
There are enough voices in my head to keep me company! You are right about young children - I gave up almost everything when we had our second. That's why it has taken me 30 years from deciding I would run a marathon to actually training for one!4
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